Hollywood Costume

I absolutely love this amazing book! As a fan of old Hollywood movies from the silver and golden era, I found this book so interesting to read. It's not just about a collection of costumes, it goes into many different things such as what it went into designing certain costumes (including how much influence at times the star of the movie had) and how the costume designer's vision came to life. One of the things I learned from this book is when they design for a period movie, the costume designer takes into consideration not just the clothes for that particular time period featured in the movie but also the contemporary fashion as they want the viewing audience to better relate to the character for a greater impact, that was very surprising to me. The book also features contemporary costumes as well for those who are not into old Hollywood. In this amazing book, I also learned what happens to a costume after the movie wraps and where some of the most notable costumes and props such as Dorothy's ruby slippers ended up from the timeless movie "The Wizard of Oz".The book is separated into four main sections: The Art of Becoming, Defining the Character, Collectors & Collecting and New Frontiers. Each of the main four sections has subsections. Even though Deborah Nadoolman Landis is the main contributor to this wonderful book, several other people such as designers, actors, directors and costume collectors, just to name a few, also contribute their knowledge and experience to this book.Lastly, most of the photos of the costumes are featured in saturated colors and some in full page! Even the black and white photos are absolutely gorgeous. I also love the front cover, it was beautifully designed, it's simple but gorgeous and you really have to see it in person to appreciate it. This book is definitely a keeper and I would highly recommend it!

I saw this book for sale at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London in October, 2013 when I attended the special exhibit of the Hollywood Costumes. The book was too heavy to bring home, so I ordered it when I returned to the USA. Thanks to Amazon easy access to this book was available with fairly expedient shipping once the book was ordered. It arrived in perfect condition.The quality of the book is superb including the cover design, the heavy paper used for photographs and text, and the "feel" of the whole book is magnificent. I recommended the purchase of this book to my theatre/dance colleagues at my university for personal copies as well as ordering a copy for our university library. It is an excellent educational book with easy to understand explanations and colorful photographs illustrating the gorgeous and historic costumes that have been preserved.Thank you to the author for mounting this wonderful project.

Lavishly illustrated with eye-popping, full-color photos, this oversized volume is NOT a catalog of the fabulous HOLLYWOOD COSTUME exhibit that was organized by the Victoria and Albert Museum in London and recently closed in Phoenix, Arizona. Many of the costumes that were included in that superb and extensive exhibit (I went twice; it took two visits to see it all) are pictured and discussed in the book. But the volume is actually a review of motion picture history viewed through the craft of the costume designer. The excellent chapter on the history of silent film comedy alone is worth the price. This is a book that belongs in every film buff's library and the library of anyone interested in clothing. (Notice, I didn't say fashion. The book makes a clear distinction between film costuming and couture.)

impressive book on a bit of Hollywood costume history!would have enjoyed more of the early costumes and more color shots, but content is well done.

Saw the exhibit in Hollywood on the last day and was frustrated that I wasn't able to take it all in, especially the video interviews. Good news! They've been transcribed in this wonderfully illustrated tome, making it just as good as the exhibit itself. Actually, it's better, as no one is waiting behind you making you feel anxious to move on. The book allows you to leisurely take in all the wonderous treasures curated by Ms. Nadoolman in your own time and space. This book is a winner!

Wonderful book tied to the best costume exhibition that has ever been mounted!It is on right now at the V&A Museum in London and will be traveling in 2013.This is truly the most comprehensive and considered appraisal of the art of costume design.

Coming from someone who is not really interested in costumes: this is fantastic book. (I bought it as a gift and the recipient is very happy with it.) Heavy paper and great photo quality. Your coffee table will be proud to carry this book, and you will have endless good times browsing through it.

Of interest to anyone interested in Hollywood, this sumptuous, beautifully illustrated book is linked to an exhibit of Hollywood Costumes at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. I have never seen it in bookstores in this country, so it is good to order it on Amazon.

Davvero un bellissimo libro. Molto interessante. Peccato che sia solo in inglese

En este caso lo he comprado para un regalo pero yo ya lo tenía. Creo que, a pesar de ser el catálogo de una exposición, merece la pena también tratarlo como un libro aislado ya que habla de un montón de trajes míticos de la historia del cine.

Très belle découverte que ce livre sur l'univers des costumes du cinéma Hollywoodien. Des personnages les plus connus aux designers star, tout y est. Très belles photos, très beaux croquis.

I adore this Book, and wish I had read it before I went to see the Exhibition at the V& A as it would have enhanced the experience! As a coffee table book it ticks all the boxes with a beautifull cover, silky pages and stunning photos.The book is complied by Deborah Landis, the wife of John Landis and as a Costume Designer she has worked on many of his Movies. The book charts the very beginings of Hollywood and the influence of costumes on a Movie right the way through to modern CGI and how there is still a need for Costume Designers in that field (something that never even occured to me!) Deborah writes many of the chapters herself, but there are plenty of contibutions from other experts in the field.If you have an interest in Hollywood I would highly recommend the book.

macht es Sinn, denn es ist hier billiger als im Museum vor Ort und man trägt es nicht in London noch spazieren. Ein opulentes Werk zu einer unglaublichen Ausstellung. Welch eine Fülle, wieviele Aspekte von Kino! Aber eben 'nur' Hollywood.