Archaeology of Hollywood - Traces of the Golden Age

Discover what is left of the Golden Age of Hollywood with noted archaeologist and old Hollywood buff, Paul G. Bahn, as he unearths and documents forgotten movie-related treasures.

List of contents

CONTENTS
Acknowledgements
Introduction
1. The Prehistory of Hollywood
2. Why Hollywood? The Historical Background
3. Riddle of the Sands: Hollywood Egytpology
4. The Industrial Zone: The Industrialisation of Dreams
5. The Entertainment Areas: Bread and Circuses
6. Residential Areas: The Original Beverly Hillbillies
7. Hollywood Hieroglyphics: Cult Centres and Sacred Rituals
8. Stardust: Cities of the Dead
Conclusion
Appendix: Lists of Resting Places
Refrences
Index
About the Author

About the author

Paul G. Bahn is a noted British, freelance archaeologist. Bahn has authored or co-authored numerous title including Disgraceful Archaeology (with Bill Tidy, 2nd ed. 2012) and Archaeology: Theories, Methods and Practice (with Colin Renfrew, 6th edition 2012). He is one of many enthusiasts of the Golden Age of Hollywood and is dedicated to its preservation.

Summary

Discover what is left of the Golden Age of Hollywood with noted archaeologist and old Hollywood buff, Paul G. Bahn, as he unearths and documents forgotten movie-related treasures.

Product details

• Authors: Paul Bahn, Paul G. Bahn, Bahn Paul
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.04.2017
• EAN: 9781538104965
• ISBN: 978-1-5381-0496-5
• No. of pages: 280
• Dimensions: 146 mm x 222 mm x 13 mm
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Pre and early history; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Archaeology, Archaeology, PERFORMING ARTS / Film / History & Criticism, Film history, theory & criticism, Film Theory & Criticism