Hollywood Studio Magazine (1976)

periodicals and newspapers... . and they buy virtually every, pertinent book title upon publication. Truly outstanding are close to 500 file drawers packed with facts and background on hundreds of film personalities and industry people. These files contain everything from production information to biographical data and stills (possibly the largest still collection in the world). As you begin to piece together your library on filmdom, you can certainly find definite use for the Academy’s methods of cataloging their materials. We are impressed with a book published in 1967 that can give you detailed information: CATALOGING OF CINEMA LITERATURE by Robert Steele (Scarecrow Press, Metuchen, New Jersey). The volume is available from Larry Edmunds Bookshop in Hollywood. This volume is valuable for a number of reasons—foremost among them are the descriptions of the library cataloging systems used by not only the Academy, but the Canadian Film Institute, the Museum of Modern Art in New York, and the Library of Congress. If you are forming a film-related library, Mr. Steele’s book is a must! SHOULD YOU BE CONCERNED WITH BOOKS RELATING TO FOREIGN FILMS? You can best answer this question, yourself. The library you are forming will reflect your interests. But we should remind the reader that an adequate library contains historical and reference sources about the motion. picture industry as a whole. Foreign films and foreign personalities (from Lubitsch to Fellini) have had a tremendous affect on American-made films ... and although your primary interest probably centers on the aura of Hollywood, alone, you must remember that our domestic industry would not be proud of its record without giving deference to the contributions made in other lands. However, our suggested titles, which appear below, do not list works that are only available in their respective foreign language editions. Once again, a good source guide to foreign language titles is the Edmunds Bookshop catalog. HOW OUR SUGGESTED TITLES WERE SELECTED Primarily, we consider our own interests to be similar to the normal film buff and amateur motion picture historian—and when we tackled the acquisition of our own library, we evolved certain specific desires to learn all of the basic facets of motion picture production and history. From these specific wants, our needs were divided into generalized categories—with our goal being to fulfill each category with enough titles to adequately cover same. Our overall goal (which, quite possibly, is yours, too) was to be able to consult, successfully, our library for the answer to practically any normal question relating to American motion picture history ... and a sizeable number of questions pertaining to foreign film background. For instance, if while watching BEN HUR (silent and/or sound versions) ona late night TV presentation, we wanted to find information on either DeMille or Wyler, we would like to be able to find the data across the room on our bookshelves. In most cases, with the acquisition of nearly all of the books you see listed here, we have been unable to find needed facts only on rare occasions. It is definitely a satisfying feeling .. . for only with pertinent data on hand does our avocation find full meaning. It should also be satisfying to you... because the vast majority of the titles listed here are currently available from one or more reliable sources. THE BIJOU SOCIETY AMATEUR AMERICAN FILM HISTORIAN’S SUGGESTED LIBRARY CATEGORY |: PRIMARY REFERENCE MATERIALS. Here are some volumes that provide broad background information for the movie buff. (All books listed alphabetically by title.) Munde, Kenneth W. (Editor), THE AMERICAN FILM INSTITUTE CATALOG: FEATURE FILMS 1921-30. New York, R.R. Bowker Company, 1970. Two volumes with over 1,800 pages, this is the first compilation of what is intended to be the definitive national filmography. It is projected that this set will become the basic reference guide to the film scholar ... with factual data on every professionally-produced film made in the United States since 1883. No adequate film library can afford to be without this vital work. Steele, Robert THE CATALOGING AND CLASSIFICATION OF CINEMA LITERATURE. Metuchen, New Jersey, The Scarecrow Press, 1967. Here is the fundamental text for the film scholar who plans to build a viable and comprehensive library. The Bijou Society recommends this volume as a primary definitive work. Lahue, Kalton C. COLLECTING CLASSIC FILMS. New York, American Photographic Book Publishing Company, Inc., 1970. Concentrating almost exclusively on the silent era, here is the first major work written for the movie collector. Its 159 pages include chapters on preservation of films, projection equipment, adding sound and color to silent prints, descriptions and convenience of various film gauges, etc. A book lovingly written. Limbacher, James A. A DIRECTORY OF 16MM SOUND FEATURE FILMS AVAILABLE FOR RENTAL IN THE UNITED STATES. New York, R. R. Bowker, 1971. Edited by a Bijou Society member, this book is a handy reference for the buff who wishes to obtain and show films ... or for study purposes. Contains more than 15,000 titles. The 11-2 book is kept relatively up to date with the help of “Sightlines,” the publication of the Educational Film Library Association. LARRY EDMUNDS BOOKSHOP CATALOGUE. Los Angeles, 1970. With the exception of books and pieces of literature published since this catalogue was released, we know of no volume that presents a better current bibliography of film-related works. Includes more than 5,000 titles . . . plus listings of all types of movie memorabilia. Leonard, Harold (Editor) THE FILM INDEX: A BIBLIOGRAPHY. VOLUME l, THE FILM AS ART, New York, Museum of Modern Art Film Library and the H.W. Wilson Company, 1941. (Reprinted by Arno Press in 1966) Up to the year 1940, possibly the world’s most comprehensive bibliography on the motion picture. An absolutely vital work ... covering more than 2,000 authors ... writing on every possible facet of filmdom. Halliwell, Leslie THE FILMGOER’S COMPANION. New York, Hill and Wang, yet another revised and monumentallyexpanded edition, 1974. If there is a “bible” for the film buff, this is definitely it. For the first time, many illustrations are included. Filmographies, facts and history on every major film studio, actor, actress, director, and industry personality in the 20th century. Covers foreign film industry as well as domestic. : Festivals & Contests Film Organizations Film Schools Terminology Museums & Archives Li Equipment & Supplies Books & srr a Theses & Dissertations Bookstores. P! : ; Distributors & Sources for Stills if Awards...and more & Services Gottesman, Ronald and Geduld, Harry GUIDEBOOK TO FILM. New York, Holt, Ronehart and Winston, Inc., 1972. Undoubtedly the basic reference text of the basic reference texts on film. Extensive bibliographical listings by category, film societies, film sales and rental sources, archives and schools. A “what you need” and “where to find it” text. Weiner, Janet HOW TO ORGANIZE AND RUN A FILM SOCIETY. New York, Collier Books, 1973. All you need to know about setting up and running a local club for the enjoyment and study of films—from financing to promotion. Has 210 pages, illustrated. Library of Congress MOTION PICTURES 1912-1939. Washington,