This glorious, oversize volume is a celebration of the 85th anniversary of Warner Bros. Studios. Schickel, writer and producer of the companion PBS miniseries of the same name, and Perry (James Dean) have written a comprehensive history of the studio dating back to 1907 and the captivating stories of its four founding brothers. The authors trace the studio's rise-emphasizing its pivotal role in the development of cinematic art as well as its unique reputation for dealing with the grittier issues of life on-screen-referencing films ranging from the silent era to the groundbreaking talkie, The Jazz Singer, to the consummate studio achievement, Casablanca, to contemporary works. Commentary detailing films' contexts within the industry and their relationships to the larger framework of American culture is accompanied by an exceptional array of photos. There are also in-depth profiles of major stars, Bette Davis, James Cagney, Errol Flynn, and Doris Day, among them. A foreword by Clint Eastwood provides additional dimension to this superbly written and designed book. This is essential not only for film enthusiasts but also for anyone who has ever been enthralled by the silver screen. For circulating libraries and large film collections.
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