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Movie Star Chronicles: A Visual History of the World's Greatest Movie Stars

by Ian Haydn Smith
$11.90
Movie Star Chronicles: A Visual History of the World's Greatest Movie Stars
Movie Star Chronicles: A Visual History of the World's Greatest Movie Stars

Chronological visual exploration of cinema's finest actors.

Imagine having a time machine that takes you through the vibrant history of movie stardom—this book is just that. "Movie Star Chronicles" is like a treasure map for anyone who's ever been mesmerized by the silver screen. It's not just the sheer volume of actors covered, but the colorful timelines and insightful commentary that make this a must-have for movie lovers ready to dive deep into the legacy and lives of the greats.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Movie Star Chronicles: A Visual History of the World's Greatest Movie Stars

by Ian Haydn Smith
$11.90
ISBN: 9781781315071
Authors: Ian Haydn Smith
Publisher: Aurum Press
Date of Publication: 2015-01-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Art, History, Music
Related Topics: Pop Culture, Art and Photography
Goodreads rating: 3.93
(rated by 27 readers)

Description

Movie Star Chronicles is an in-depth, original and fascinating guide to 320 of the world's greatest stars, from the era of silent film to the blockbusters of today. It will include stars such as Cary Grant, Clint Eastwood and Ryan Gosling, as well as Audrey Hepburn, Penelope Cruz and Jennifer Lawrence, giving a critique of their careers, infographic timelines and stunning photographs to show how they developed. The text is written by a team of experts and overseen by Ian Haydn Smith to give an entertaining overview. The colour-coded timelines offer at-a-glance guides to the key releases. There will also be feature spreads on particular themes, such as femme fatales, westerns, cops and acting dynasties.
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Chronological visual exploration of cinema's finest actors.

Imagine having a time machine that takes you through the vibrant history of movie stardom—this book is just that. "Movie Star Chronicles" is like a treasure map for anyone who's ever been mesmerized by the silver screen. It's not just the sheer volume of actors covered, but the colorful timelines and insightful commentary that make this a must-have for movie lovers ready to dive deep into the legacy and lives of the greats.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.