An illustrated work, covering every aspect of the movie industry. It contains information on actors, directors, classic movies, special effects, stunts, animation and movie star lifestyles. Included are 250 landmark movies, a comprehensive Whos's Who and sections on the movie industry and technology. This book draws on an experienced team of film writers and journalists including Xan Brooks, Paul Sussman, George Watson and Carol Allen, many of which helped to script the permanent exhibition at the Museum of the Moving Image in London.