Where Is Hollywood?
Where Is Hollywood? by Dina Anastasio is an illustrated book published by Penguin on January 22, 2019. This 112-page work provides an informative exploration of Hollywood’s transformation from a small housing development into the film capital of the world. The narrative traces the origins of Hollywood, highlighting its development in the 1880s and the influx of filmmakers in the early 1900s who sought a more favorable environment for movie production.
Readers will discover the historical journey of Hollywood, delving into the factors that contributed to its rise, including the allure of its climate and the escape from patent fees imposed by Thomas Edison. This book covers various aspects of the performing arts and film, offering insights into the evolution of the industry from the Golden Age to contemporary times. With a focus on the United States and the 20th century, Where Is Hollywood? serves as an engaging resource for those interested in the history and cultural significance of this iconic location.
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Who HQ rolls out the red carpet for Where Is Hollywood?–the film capital of the world.
Developed in the 1880s by Midwesterners looking for a sunny winter getaway, Hollywood was a small housing development outside still-small Los Angeles. But everything changed in the early 1900s when filmmakers from New York flocked to the area, where they could make movies without having to pay Thomas Edison’s patent fee. It didn’t hurt that the weather was perfect, too. Readers will take a journey from the Golden Age of Hollywood to the present-day film industry, learning all about what turned lush farmland into Tinseltown.
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