Ticket to Paradise HC 1991 First Edition American Movie Theaters John Margolies

Step back into the golden age of cinema with Ticket to Paradise: American Movie Theaters and How We Had Fun (1991, Little Brown & Co). This first edition hardcover by architectural historian Richard Margolies and Gwathmey captures the glamour and history of American movie palaces from 1913 through the 1940s.

The book features vintage postcards, photographs, and colorful layouts, along with first-hand reminiscences from ushers, pianists, projectionists, and Hollywood names like Harold Ramis and John Landis. Readers are transported to Depression-era “Dish Nights,” Egyptian-themed theaters inspired by King Tut’s tomb, and legendary landmarks such as Grauman’s Chinese Theatre and the Roxy.

This copy is in very good preowned condition, with only light wear to the dust jacket and corners. ISBN: 9780821218297. A perfect collectible for film buffs, architecture enthusiasts, or anyone fascinated by the history of American entertainment.

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