Hollywood: A Very Short Introduction

Author/Contributor(s):	Decherney, Peter
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Date:	01/27/2016
Binding:	Paperback
Condition:	NEW

Peter Decherney tells the story of Hollywood, from its nineteenth-century origins to the emergence of internet media empires. Using well-known movies, stars, and directors, the book shows that the elements we take to be a natural part of the Hollywood experience--stars, genre-driven storytelling, blockbuster franchises, etc.--are the product of cultural, political, and commercial forces.