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Michigan Movie Theatres - A Pictorial History |
Michael Doyle |
Publishers notes: From the movie palace of the 1920s to the multiplex of the twenty-first century, here are Michigan’s premier theatres—past and present. Over seventy theatres are carefully detailed in this book, through historic photos and well-researched text. The book also looks behind the curtain at the families who built movie house empires in Michigan (often on a shoestring). Major architectural styles and movie posters are featured as well. Loaded with nostalgia and optimism, this book is for anyone who loves movies and Michigan history.
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The American Drive-In Movie Theatre |
Don and Susan Sanders |
This is a great book on Drive-Ins througout the country, with a couple of cool pictures and stories about Michigan DI's. Lots of other stuff on all aspects of the Drive-In Theatre world.
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Drive in Memories: Popcorn and Romance Under the Stars |
Don and Susan Sanders |
Another good book by Don and Susan Sanders, more good pics and stories, although not as many as "The American Drive-In Movie Theatre".
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Cinema Under the Stars: America's Love Affair With the Drive-In Movie Theater |
Elizabeth McKeon |
A decent book on Drive-ins, not as in-depth as others I have read though. Alot of the content is fairly common stuff you see all over.
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Movie Palaces (Architecture and Film, 1) |
Ave Pildas |
This book is basically a primer on the premier architects of theatre in America. Charles Lee, John Eberson, all of the greats. Contains great photos with many close-up's of architectural details
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Googie: Fifties Coffee Shop Architecture |
Alan Hess |
This a fantastic guide to googie and retro-futuristic architecture that was mainly popular in the western part of the country, but still is seen here in the midwest too. Lots of great pics!
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The Show Starts on the Sidewalk (An Architectural History of the Movie Theatre) |
Maggie Valentine |
Good book on theatre architecture featuring Charles Lee. Some good technical information and lots of pictures. Currently out-of-print.
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Drive-In Theatres (A History from Their Incepetion in 1933) |
Kerry Segrave |
A great, rare book. Probably the best book for an in-depth look at the historical aspect of Drive-Ins from Hollingshead forward. Lots of technical stuff and details of the patent battles and lawsuits that took place in the beginning of the business. Takes a somewhat comical turn towards the end, with the author trying to make the case that the owners of the drive-ins themselves were idiots who were basically despised by both the motion picture industry and the community at large. And, as a result, were largely responsible for their own downfall. Out-of-print.
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American Theatres (Performance Halls of the Nineteenth Century) |
David Naylor |
This book is a look at both movie theatres and legit opera and playhouses around the country. Basically features a few theatres each of different architectural styles. Nice feature on the Calumet theatre in the U.P.
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Silent Screens (The Decline and Transformation of the American Movie Theatre) |
Michael Putnam |
Somewhat sparse, but still decent. Contains some history of movie palaces and listings of theatres. Also has some decent B/W photos of various theatres.
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The Best Remaining Seats (The Story of the Golden Age of the Movie Palace) |
Ben M. Hall |
Definitely a classic, this book is an in-depth look at the great movie palaces and the people behind them. Lots of stuff on the pioneer of it all, S.L. Rothafel (Roxy).
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Ticket to Paradise (American Movie Theatres and How We Had Fun) |
John Margolies |
Great book with lots of personal stories about old theatres. The fantastic photos were done by one of the best there is, John Margolies. Great stuff on Drive-Ins too!
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