The Academy Awards Book of Lists: An Unauthorized, Unofficial, and Unprecedented History of the Oscars Part One - Paperback

by Chris Strodder (Author)

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10 Things to Know aboutThe Academy Awards(R) Book of Lists 1. A new and different way to explore the history of the ultimate movie award, the glamorous, glorious Oscars(R). 2. Over 250 entertaining and enlightening lists chronicle every Oscar(R) category, including the latest winners. 3. Stars, directors, writers, cinematographers, editors, artists, and more-they're all discussed in detailed lists. 4. A dozen lists were written by actual Oscar(R) winners and nominees. 5. Revisit memorable moments, classic acceptance speeches, and hilarious opening monologues from dozens of ceremonies. 6. Learn about the Oscar(R) statuette and the original Academy behind the Academy Awards(R). 7. Vintage "lobby cards" illustrate every Best Picture winner. 8. An extensive appendix details every nominated movie mentioned in the two books. 9. Numbered lists and "top tens" have existed for centuries, but until now no book has used creative, comprehensive lists to explain and celebrate the many elements of the Academy Awards(R). 10. Fascinating and factual, THE ACADEMY AWARDS(R) BOOK OF LISTS is, like the Oscar(R) itself, the only one of its kind.