Cinema treasures

Melnick, Ross; Fuchs, Andreas. Published by Motorbooks International,

Jump to ratings and reviews. Want to read. Buy on Amazon. Rate this book. Ross Melnick. More than years after the first movie delighted audiences, movie theaters remain the last great community centers and one of the few amusements any family can afford. While countless books have been devoted to films and their stars, none have attempted a truly definitive history of those magical venues that have transported moviegoers since the beginning of the last century.

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Previously operated by: B. Moss Enterprises , Loew's Inc. Functions: Restaurant. Styles: Streamline Moderne. Previous Names: B. The B. Designed in the Art Moderne style with 1, seats on part of the site of the old Olympia entertainment complex. All were demolished to make way for the Criterion Theatre, retail stores and the International Casino nightclub. Due to divestment of theatres because of antitrust litigation, in , the Criterion Theatre reverted back to B.

Cinema treasures

Architects: Walter W. Styles: Spanish Baroque , Spanish Renaissance. If a picture is worth a thousand words, then one look at photos of this palatial movie palace is worth about a million. Roxy was arguably the greatest showmen of his time and he built a theatre that has seemingly outlasted his own legend. With its 6, seats and multi-tiered balconies, the Roxy Theatre was the showplace of New York City and of the nation. It was designed by architect Walter W. Rambusch of New York. Its rather modest entrance at the corner of the Taft Hotel building disguised one of the most cavernous lobbies ever built and a magnificent auditorium that has lived on in its patrons' imagination. The Roxy Theatre was equipped with three Kimball organs.

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Condition: Near Fine. Create a Want BookSleuth Can't remember the title or the author of a book? View basket. List Grid. Published by MBI, Each of these two-page spreads is illustrated with marvelous modern photographs, many taken by top architectural photographers. Seller Rating: Contact seller. New - Hardcover Condition: New. On top of the publicity they generated, their debuts were treated like the gala openings of new operas or exhibits, with critics weighing in on everything from the interior and exterior design to the orchestra. Has wear to binding and pages, may be ex-library. This book documents the life of the country through the lens of the movie theater. Used - Softcover Condition: Very Good.

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List Grid. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Gently used book with ongoing seller support until you're fully satisfied with your purchase. Sumptuously produced in an oversized format, on heavy coated paper stock, this beautiful book offers a lively history of movie theaters in America , an impressive array of photos and memorabilia, and a heartening survey of the landmarks in our midst, from the majestic Fox Tucson Theatre in Tucson, Arizona to the charming jewel-box that is the Avon in Stamford, Connecticut. The authors started the www. VERY noticeable dj tears sun fading. Used - Softcover Condition: Very Good. Free shipping Within U. Buy with confidence! More than years after the first movie delighted audiences, movie theaters remain the last great community centers and one of the few amusements any family can afford. Continue shopping. A square, tight and unmarked copy.