This is Hollywood: An Unusual Movieland Guide [Paperback]

Ken Schessler (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 15, 2002

A Hollywood classic, Ken Schessler's "This is Hollywood" is in its 24th year as Hollywood's #1 sightseeing and historical guide. Written by one of Hollywood's top historians, and newly updated in 2002, it contains fascinating stories on Hollywood murders, scandals, haunted houses, historical sites, landmarks and even graves of the stars. It includes 45 detailed maps, over 50 photos, and sections on Beverly Hills, Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A gold mine! We used Ken Schessler's guide to put our first tour together. -- Greg Smith, Graveline Tours founder

"An eye-popping peek into Hollywood's pock-marked past. -- Chicago Tribune.

"Hollywood's most unusual guide book." -- David Letterman, "The David Letterman Show."

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: K. Schessler; Rev. and updated ed edition (February 15, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0915633000
• ISBN-13: 978-0915633005
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 4.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,178,309 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Guide to Hollywood's Sordid Past, June 20, 2002

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Kimberly Wingard - See all my reviews

This review is from: This is Hollywood: An Unusual Movieland Guide (Paperback)

This is a great guide for anyone who is interested in the scandals, murders, suicides and hauntings of the Los Angeles area. The information is detailed and accurate, and there are several maps which are good enough that even someone who is not familiar with the area can navigate easily. The book also contains maps to celebrity graves in many area cemetaries. This book is excellent for those who may be visiting LA and want to see some unusual sites; it is also interesting for people who have always lived in LA. Maybe you live next door to the house where Clara Bow "entertained" the entire USC football team and don't even know it! If you're not into the morbid stuff, the book also contains the locations of many sites used in TV and movies. I should also mention that I have found that this latest edition is only readily available from Amazon or directly from the author, so don't go looking for it in your local bookstore.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dead Celebrities RULE!, July 15, 2002

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Ghetto Clacky "ghettoclacky" (NYC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: This is Hollywood: An Unusual Movieland Guide (Paperback)

If you're headed to Hollywood and don't believe in corporate pre-determined tourist traps grab this book! Lots of cool places to visit that aren't owned/run by Universal, right down to the spot where Baretta made his last hit! Maybe you'll even see Huggy Bear. [...] Cool stuff.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Dearly Departed of Hollywood, February 17, 2008

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Vicky Vale (Chicago) - See all my reviews

This review is from: This is Hollywood: An Unusual Movieland Guide (Paperback)

I bought this book when I was in Hollywood. I love it. Very interesting facts and helpful maps. Pretty much accurate. I reccomend this book to anyone who is a "death hag".