| Leonard Maltin's reputation as one of the world's leading authorities on the history of film is well known, as is his affection for the classic era of the movies. Through his quarterly, subscription-only newsletter Leonard Maltin's Movie Crazy , Maltin uses personal remembrances, rare photographs and art, as well as firsthand interviews with the actors, writers, directors, and performers of the Golden Age to chronicle the history of a magical era. Leonard Maltin's Movie Crazy collects the best articles from his newsletter. It's all here: the history of the silent film, the growth of the motion picture industry from short subjects to feature-length films, the battles between the emerging studios, the rise of the actor and actress, as well as glimpses into the lives of those almost-forgotten performers that filled the screen and faded away far too soon. Illustrated with rare photographs, one-sheet movie posters, advertising art, and personal memorabilia from the stars themselves, this book will capture the... Price: US$15.96 Click here for more details and to purchase this product Product information was last updated on 2007-09-28. | | 
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