American Picture Palaces: The Architecture of Fantasy

FOR ANYONE WHO APPRECIATES OR REMEMBERS THE OLD TIME MOVIE PALACES OF DAYS GONE BY THIS BOOK IS A MUST HAVE. BEAUTIFUL PHOTOS AND INFORMATIVE TEXT MAKE THIS A GEM.

The novice and veteran alike will find everything to love in this richly photographed, descriptively written love letter to the Great American Movie Palace. It's the perfect primer for the beginner, covering all the basics of the whys and wherefores of the era that brought us these fabulous motion picture palaces. The blazing color of the large photos grab the readers attention and speak volumes of the wonderful excess that defined the era.David Naylor's deep respect and love for this unique style of architecture sounds loud and clear in his narrative. It is impossible to select a favorite from his extensive writing on movie theater history, but this one would have to be at the top of any ranking.Do whatever you have to do to find a copy of this excellent book. You will treasure it and refer to it often.