Designs on Film: A Century of Hollywood Art Direction

With hundreds of rare photographs, set sketches, and original renderings showcasing films of every era and genremany shown here for the very first timeauthor Cathy Whitlock offers movie fans a backstage pass to 100 years of Hollywoods most memorable film sets. In the vein of Deborah Landiss Dressed: A Century of Hollywood Costume Design, Whitlocks Designs on Film delivers a fascinating tour through Hollywoods back lots, including the stories of how numerous movies came to their final on-screen lookswhether by collaboration, conflict, or divine chance. Movie enthusiasts, set designers, and fans of classic and modern Hollywood will thrill for this look behind the scenes of Tinsel Towns greatest triumphs.