75 Years of the Oscar: The Official History of the Academy Awards (Seventy Years of the Oscar, 4th Ed)

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Summary: I love the Oscars.
Review: Finally, I can see all the Oscar winners in one book. I think this book is extremly useful to all the movie fans out there.

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Summary: Essential Oscar Reading
Review: This is THE book to read if one is interested in the history of the Academy Awards. It features all of the essential information about who was nominated and who won, as well as a brief history of the individual year along with a detailed look at some of the winners. However, this is no 5 star book. It looks at the Oscars through very rose-colored glasses; it is very clear that this is a sanctioned look at the awards and not, ultimately, an entirely honest overview. It is clear that Mr. Osborne knows his stuff. One feels frustrated at the same time that his punches are always pulled as he must tow the Academy's line to get this published as the "Official" guide. A pity really, but the only way to get a complete overview of its history to date. Here's hoping that some day he'll be given free reign!