The Archaeology of Hollywood
Traces of the Golden Age
1. Auflage
Erschienen am 14. April 2014
256 Seiten
978-0-7591-2379-3 (ISBN)
Beschreibung
The Golden Age of Hollywood, dating to the hazy depths of the early 20th Century, was an era of movie stars worshipped by the masses and despotic studio moguls issuing decrees from poolside divans... but despite the world-wide reach of the movie industry, little more than memories of that era linger amidst the freeways and apartment complexes of today's Los Angeles. Noted archaeologistPaul G. Bahndigs into the material traces of that Tinseltown in an effort to document and save the treasures that remain.
Bahn leads readers on a tour of this singular culture, from the industrial zones of film studios to the landmarks where the glamorous lived, partied, and played, from where they died and were buried to how they've been memorialized for posterity. The result is part history, part archaeology-enlivened with pop culture, reminiscence, and whimsy-and throughout, it feeds and deepens our fascination with an iconic place and time, not to mention the personalities who brought it to life.
Bahn leads readers on a tour of this singular culture, from the industrial zones of film studios to the landmarks where the glamorous lived, partied, and played, from where they died and were buried to how they've been memorialized for posterity. The result is part history, part archaeology-enlivened with pop culture, reminiscence, and whimsy-and throughout, it feeds and deepens our fascination with an iconic place and time, not to mention the personalities who brought it to life.
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Auflage
1. Auflage
Sprache
Englisch
Verlagsort
New York
USA
Verlagsgruppe
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Illustrationen
92 Color Photos
ISBN-13
978-0-7591-2379-3 (9780759123793)
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Paul G. Bahn is a noted British, freelance archaeologist. Bahn has authored or co-authored numerous title including Disgraceful Archaeology (with Bill Tidy, 2nd ed. 2012) and Archaeology: Theories, Methods and Practice (with Colin Renfrew, 6th edition 2012). He is one of many enthusiasts of the Golden Age of Hollywood and is dedicated to its preservation.
Inhalt
CONTENTS
Acknowledgements
Introduction
1. The Prehistory of Hollywood
2. Why Hollywood? The Historical Background
3. Riddle of the Sands: Hollywood Egytpology
4. The Industrial Zone: The Industrialisation of Dreams
5. The Entertainment Areas: Bread and Circuses
6. Residential Areas: The Original Beverly Hillbillies
7. Hollywood Hieroglyphics: Cult Centres and Sacred Rituals
8. Stardust: Cities of the Dead
Conclusion
Appendix: Lists of Resting Places
Refrences
Index
About the Author
Acknowledgements
Introduction
1. The Prehistory of Hollywood
2. Why Hollywood? The Historical Background
3. Riddle of the Sands: Hollywood Egytpology
4. The Industrial Zone: The Industrialisation of Dreams
5. The Entertainment Areas: Bread and Circuses
6. Residential Areas: The Original Beverly Hillbillies
7. Hollywood Hieroglyphics: Cult Centres and Sacred Rituals
8. Stardust: Cities of the Dead
Conclusion
Appendix: Lists of Resting Places
Refrences
Index
About the Author
