This work traces the history of the jukebox from its origins in the invention of the phonograph by Thomas Alva Edison in the 1880s up to its relative obscurity in the year 2000. Other socially important elements of the jukebox's development are also covered.
Ninteen twenty was a crucial year for the Chicago White Sox and for the game of baseball, in the aftermath of the 1919 World Series... Læs mere
A compilation of interviews with 13 film actors, directors and producers who were all part of the studio system that made Hollywood such a powerful and illustrious city in the era of the 1950s.
This volume examines motion picture promotion and gimmicks.
This book is a real find - for those who enjoy radio nostalgia and for scholars of... Læs mere
This volume presents a comprehensive overview of feature films released during the decade of the 1970s. Nearly 1000 films are listed alphabetically, each with cast and credits and a brief evaluation.
A unique book based on interviews with over forty adult children of mothers diagnosed as schizophrenic. The authors provide an overview of schizophrenia,... Læs mere
In the spring of 1945 Pete Gray, who had lost his right arm in a childhood accident, made his debut with the St. Louis Browns of the... Læs mere