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All about Oscar : the history and politics of the Academy Awards
by Levy, Emanuel (1947-?)
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- Hardcover
- first
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- ISBN 10
- 0826414524
- ISBN 13
- 9780826414526
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About This Item
New York ; London : Continuum, 2003. First Edition. Hardback. An exceptional copy; fine in an equally fine dw. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Literally as new.; 8vo 8"" - 9"" tall; 377 pages; Physical desc. : 377 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. Subject: Academy Awards (Motion pictures) - History. Academy Awards (Motion pictures) - History Films, cinema --Performing Arts / Film and Video / General Social Science / Popular Culture. Summary: The year 2003 marks the 75th anniversary of the Academy Awards - arguably the most anticipated spectacle in the world, with over one billion viewers. This book includes statistics, winners (and losers), and anecdotes that have provided a lifetime of memories. Former senior film critic for ""Variety"", Emanuel Levy includes many new chapters and features: is Oscar a white man's award?; The best foreign language films; the importance of being eccentric; and disabilities and Oscar. New tables include ""Oscar Comeback Kids""; ""Glaring Omissions""; ""All 432 Nominated Films by Running Time""; ""All 432 Nominated Films by Date of Release""; and ""Worst Pictures and Performances Ever Nominated"". This book is neither authorized nor endorsed by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
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- Bookseller
- MW Books Ltd.
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- Title
- All about Oscar : the history and politics of the Academy Awards
- Author
- Levy, Emanuel (1947-?)
- Format/Binding
- Hardback
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 0826414524
- ISBN 13
- 9780826414526
- Publisher
- New York ; London : Continuum
- Date Published
- 2003
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