Cinema treasures

Melnick, Ross; Fuchs, Andreas. Published by Motorbooks International, Seller Rating:. Contact seller.

Jump to ratings and reviews. Want to read. Buy on Amazon. Rate this book. Ross Melnick. More than years after the first movie delighted audiences, movie theaters remain the last great community centers and one of the few amusements any family can afford.

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Previously operated by: B. Moss Enterprises , Loew's Inc. Functions: Restaurant. Styles: Streamline Moderne. Previous Names: B. The B. Designed in the Art Moderne style with 1, seats on part of the site of the old Olympia entertainment complex.

Cinema treasures

Architects: Walter W. Styles: Spanish Baroque , Spanish Renaissance. If a picture is worth a thousand words, then one look at photos of this palatial movie palace is worth about a million. Roxy was arguably the greatest showmen of his time and he built a theatre that has seemingly outlasted his own legend. With its 6, seats and multi-tiered balconies, the Roxy Theatre was the showplace of New York City and of the nation. It was designed by architect Walter W.

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All Countries Australia U. In their heyday, historian Ross Melnick and exhibitor Andreas Fuchs write in Cinema Treasures, openings of new motion-picture pleasure palaces that would have dazzled Kubla Khan 'received enormous attention in newspapers around the country. Community Reviews. Book First Edition. Used - Hardcover Condition: Near Fine. Author Fuchs inscribed "Thank you for making the Avon your Cinema Treasure" signed and dated, as new oblong large format hardcover in jacket. Free shipping Within U. Tell us what you're looking for and once a match is found, we'll inform you by e-mail. Short gift inscription on the first endpaper otherwise Fine in a Near Fine jacket. Can't find what you're looking for? This is the first book I can recall that focuses on the survivors, from coast to coast, and puts them into historical context. Customer Service Guaranteed.

Operated by: Nederlander Organization. Architects: Charles Kirchoff , Thomas Rose. Styles: Adam , Neo-Classical.

About the author. This is much more than a book about movie theaters because the authors understand that movie theaters are wrapped up in communities, in the business of film and entertainment, and they are part of an industry that has had ups and downs and has had to adapt to changing times. Condition: Acceptable. Published by Brand: MBI, Brand New Copy. This book provides a comprehensive history of the American Movie theater from its beginnings in the silent movie era of hastily built Nickelodeons up to when the megaplex theater form had spread across the landscape. Search review text. Once upon a time, they were treated with the respect they deserve. Very Good Copy. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Displaying 1 - 2 of 2 reviews. Free shipping Within U.