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80 Years of the Oscar : The Official History of the Academy Awards by Robert Osborne (2008, Hardcover)

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For the film industry, the Academy Awards is the most celebrated and most significant night of the year: everyone longs for the recognition of being nominated to win a little golden statuette. For most of us, however, even a walk down the red carpet is just a dream. 80 Years of the Oscar puts readers into those iconic plush seats for the thrill of the Academy Awards, from the first show in 1928, shortly after the introduction of the talking picture, to this yearGCOs eightieth anniversary.With hundreds of photographs and an informative text by Hollywood insider Robert Osborne, 80 Years of the Oscar is the official history of the Academy Awards. Organized by year, 80 Years of the Oscar chronicles the ceremonies themselves, as well as the accomplishments, trends, developments, and events that occurred, both within the Academy and for the film industry as a whole. Osborne comments on each yearGCOs most important films and shares the stories behind them. He also transports readers into the awards show, quoting from notable acceptance speeches and celebrity reactions, as well as regaling readers with anecdotes from each year. All award nominees and winners are included, with a special listing of Oscar record-holders.An indispensable and encyclopedic reference for the amateur and expert alike, from the struggling actor to the film critic, this book has been a popular favorite since its first edition was published twenty years ago, just after the sixtieth awards ceremony. The authoritative 80 Years of the Oscar provides a depth of coverage found nowhere else, and it is sure to please movie-goers around the world.

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Publisher
Abbeville Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0789209926
ISBN-13
9780789209924
eBay Product ID (ePID)
65700945

Product Key Features

Author
Robert Osborne
Language
English
Topic
Film / General, Film / History & Criticism, Performing Arts

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12.4in
Item Height
1.7in
Item Width
9.5in
Item Weight
101.4 Oz

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Book Title
80 Years of the Oscar : the Official History of the Academy Awards
Lc Classification Number
Pn1993.92
Table of Content
The Beginning 1927--1937: The First Decade 1938--1947: The Second Decade 1948--1957: The Third Decade 1958--1967: The Fourth Decade 1968--1977: The Fifth Decade 1978--1987: The Sixth Decade 1988--1997: The Seventh Decade 1998--2008: The Eighth Decade Awards Ceremonies Academy Facts and Records Index
Copyright Date
2008
Format
Hardcover
Target Audience
Trade
Lccn
2008-030022
Dewey Decimal
791.43079
Publication Year
2008
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes
Genre
Antiques & Collectibles, Performing Arts
Number of Pages
439 Pages

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5 out of 5 stars
by da600mhzJul 01, 2020
great consolidation of information - excellent!
describes each year - not only who won, but who else was nominated - often challenging to get all this information in one easy source. goodies on every page. overview of the year. photos throughout. Beautiful quality book, and no one knows movies like Osborne!
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by moniccolga-0May 11, 2021
Great Book
We enjoy reading about the years of Oscars. Thanks.
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by atlanta30309Mar 13, 2019
A great coffee table book for any Oscar fan.
A beautiful must have for any Oscar fan.
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by palapallaFeb 20, 2018
Great book if you are a movie buff
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Fantastic Visual + Read
Fantastic Visual + Read For Classic Movie Lovers + Fantastic Read for Hollywood Historians
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