Lyons Press Columbia Pictures: A Century of Hollywood Motion Picture Magic

Celebrate a major milestone in cinema history with this definitive volume from Lyons Press. As Columbia Pictures marks its 100-year anniversary in 2024, this book provides a deep look into the studio's legacy from its founding in 1924 by Joe Brandt and brothers Harry and Jack Cohn. Following the tradition of acclaimed studio histories like Warner Bros.: Hollywood's Ultimate Backlot and Paramount: City of Dreams, this work uses a unique studio tour concept to guide readers through the evolution of the Columbia Pictures Corporation. You will learn about the studio's origins and its famous back lot located in Burbank, California. This book is an essential addition for film historians, collectors, and anyone passionate about the history of Hollywood. It documents the journey of one of the industry's most significant players, offering a detailed account of the company that helped shape a century of motion picture magic.