The Academy Awards: The Complete Unofficial History by Gail Kinn
Film buffs will celebrate the arrival of the new revised edition of the definitive book on the Academy Awards: it is the biggest and best look at movie-making's winners from the 1920s to today. great stories; actors, actresses and directors at the pinnacle of their careers; the winners; who should have won; deserving films that did not get nominated; fascinating film facts; an inside look at film history spanning 75 years; The book contains a comprehensive list of all the nominations and winners for each year, and includes more than 500 movie stills. Each award ceremony is captured on a four-page spread filled with fascinating features, quotes from the movies and Oscar moments. More fun because it is completely unauthorised, the book also explores the gaffs and glorious moments from the award ceremonies, plus educated opinions about the winners and losers.