One of the most comprehensive and lavish books on the history of motion pictures,The Classics explores the history of many of Hollywood's greatest films in the 20th century. Showcasing over 600 photographs of much-loved films, actors and directors, this remarkable book also documents Academy Award winning films through the years. Featuring rare images from the Mary Evans Picture Library and Ronald Grant Archive,The Classics is for movie lovers or for anyone who wants to take a walk down memory lane through the rich history of filmmaking.

Author Biography

Alan J. Whiticker is an author and publisher, born in 1958. With more than 50 books to his credit, he is an accomplished writer of sport, history, biography, pop culture and true crime. His books include: The Satin Man (2013), The Way We Were (2013), British Pop Invasion (2014), Retro New York (2015) and Speeches that Defined the World (2016). Classic Albums features those albums that had a big impact on him as a teenager in the late 1960s and early 1970s.