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The Academy Awards : the complete unofficial history / Gail Kinn and Jim Piazza.

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Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers, 2014.

791.43079 K55a 2014

Academy Awards (Motion pictures) -- History.

Academy Awards (Motion pictures) -- Registers.

9781579129866 (pbk.)

1579129862 (pbk.)

Revised and up-to-date.

384 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm

Previous edition published: New York : Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers, 2011.

Some copies may be permabound.

Includes bibliographical references (page 384) and index.

"Updated to include the 2014 Academy Awards, this is the definitive guide to 86 years of the Oscars, including every nominee and winner in every category, plus red carpet highlights, unforgettable photographs, and insider information from onstage and behind the scenes. The celebration of 86 years of best actors, actresses, directors, cinematographers and costume designers plus the greatest films in movie-making history. All of the winners and the losers are covered here in detail, together with all of the glamour and gossip that is the Oscars. Organized by year, beginning with the very first awards given in 1927, each chapter includes highlights of the most memorable moments (and outfits!) of the evening. Details and little-known facts about award winners for best picture, best actor and actress, best supporting actor and actress, and honorary awards, plus a complete list of nominees in every category. More than 500 photographs from the ceremonies and red carpet, as well as stills from the movies themselves, this unauthorized book delivers all the facts, enhanced by juicy commentary"--Provided by publisher.

Piazza, Jim, author.

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