The Oscar Stars from A to Z [Paperback]

Roy Pickard (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1998

An encyclopedia listing every actor and actress ever to have won or been nominated for an Academy Award over the last 70 years, and including the 1998 results. Pen portraits incorporate, where possible, quotes from the stars, showbiz anecdotes, and snippets of memorable movie dialogue.

Product Details

• Paperback: 448 pages
• Publisher: Headline Book Publishing (April 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0747276900
• ISBN-13: 978-0747276906
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,634,865 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Useful, April 3, 2002

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This review is from: The Oscar Stars from A to Z (Paperback)

This is a great reference work for movie buffs. Every winner and nominee in the four major acting categories is listed in alphabetical order with a thumbnail bio of his or her career and an occasional pithy quote. An index in the back lists winners chronologically and includes movies and directors as well as stars.

5.0 out of 5 stars A Perfect Read for the Movie Fan, September 4, 1999

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This review is from: The Oscar Stars from A to Z (Paperback)

As a long time movie fan, I, like most, am aware of those actors who have been the "winners" of the major categories given at the Academy Awards. However, I did not realize the superb list of "losers" who did not collect the coveted statues. This fine reference work by Roy Pickard provides an excellent assessment of the distinguished recipients and the "also-rans." It is chocked full of amusing profiles and anecdotes about actors and film. The true movie fan who remembers such film stalwarts as Thelma Ritter, Broderick Crawford, Eve Arden, and Beah Richards will enjoy reading this book for they-and many others receive their just due.