Published by Forgotten Books, 2020
ISBN 10: 024348187X ISBN 13: 9780243481873
Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. Within Hollywood's realm of glittering stars and glamorous fantasies, there exists another world: the hidden world of movie censorship. This book draws back the curtains on this clandestine realm, exposing the fascinating battleground between morality and entertainment during Hollywood's Golden Age. Beginning with the formation of the Hays Code in the 1930s, this book delves into the heated debates, controversial decisions, and power struggles that shaped the portrayal of sex, violence, and religion on the silver screen. Along the way, it sheds light on the unsung heroesâ"the censors themselvesâ"whose judgments often had a profound impact on the movies we love. Through a rich tapestry of archival research and exclusive interviews, the author paints a vivid picture of Hollywood's moral guardians and their tireless efforts to uphold the moral standards of the time. This book is an essential read for anyone fascinated by the intersection of Hollywood, censorship, and society, offering a thought-provoking exploration of the complex interplay between art, commerce, and the quest for a balance between creative freedom, societal norms and individual liberties. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item.
Published by Forgotten Books, 2019
ISBN 10: 024348187X ISBN 13: 9780243481873
Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Published by Forgotten Books, 2019
ISBN 10: 024348187X ISBN 13: 9780243481873
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Published by Forgotten Books, 2019
ISBN 10: 0666990565 ISBN 13: 9780666990563
Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Published by Forgotten Books, 2019
ISBN 10: 0666990565 ISBN 13: 9780666990563
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.