Hollywood and Europe Greatest Black and White Films Stills and Cinema Legends Portraits: Photos, History, Biographies, Commentaries and Reviews.Book. 2nd Edition

The first book of its kind, with its wealth of stills and rare "scene prints", never known to the public before. New light, and new discoveries focused on what was going on between actors, actresses, directors and the set crew who produced these films' stills and scenes. Strong emphasis on the "behind the scene and the screen" stories, events and fascinating new "stuff and talks" surrounding the film, the still, the print, the actors and Hollywood studios. Hundreds upon hundreds of rare, vintage and collector's items photos and pictures, some published for the first time ever, coming directly from Hollywood vaults, studios, happy & "unhappy producers." Many very large (full page size) photos are reproduced in their entire glory and mesmerizing black & white splendor. The book is full of these incredible stills and prints that have created the mystique, nostalgia, beauty, magic and dream-world of Hollywood and its stars. Written by the legendary Maximillien de Lafayette.