Academy (The) and the Award. Bruce Davis. Brandeis, 2022.

"The Academy & the Award: The Coming of Age of Oscar & the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences” fills the void of a definitive history of American film and the origins. Bruce Davis, a former executive director, of AMPAS chronicles the growth, and development of the organization that determines the sought-out annual awards. This accessible book is chock full of fascinating anecdotes and carefully researched. Our hardback copy and dust jacket are in excellent condition, with the name of a former owner hand-written on the title page.