The Envelope, Please: The Ultimate Academy Awards Trivia Book
"AND THE WINNER IS..."
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0380799448
ISBN13:9780380799442
Release Date:March 1999
Publisher:Avon Books
Length:352 Pages
Weight:0.40 lbs.
Dimensions:0.9" x 4.2" x 6.8"
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
Excellent Book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
Dear Prospective Buyers:This is hands down the best Academy Awards book out there. And on top of that it is the best trivia book I have ever seen as well. The questions are fun to read and filled with interesting anecdotes that you will not find anywhere else. Where else can you find information about Marlon Brando declining his Oscar or the streaker who appeared during the ceremony in the early 1970s?I especially love the opening introduction by the author in which he talks about his fondness for movies. As a fellow film buff, I can definitely relate.By the way, be sure to get a copy of this book before this year's awards ceremony. It should be used as a handy reference to be kept nearby while the ceremony is going on.Jones definitely knows his stuff. I cannot wait for his next book.
That's Entertainment!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
And the winner is "The Envelope, Please: The Ultimate Academy Awards Trivia Book." From its opening remarks to the final answer, this book is smart, funny, and information-packed. Arnold Wayne Jones combines an encyclopedic knowledge of Oscar lore with fresh insights and irreverent volleys. The wonderfully clever organization goes far beyond who-won-what-when. Highly recommended for lovers of all things Oscar, as well as for movie and showbiz aficionados and anyone who wants to impress friends with little-known but fascinating factoids.
Fun and insightful
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
Goes beyond names and dates,providing insightful analysis and plenty of humor. Can't beat it.
Comprehensive, fun, and insightful!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
I found the Mr. Jones' book well written, efficiently organized, and full of tasty tidbits of information about the Oscars and the movies they honor. It's a wonderful source of information for those late night Trivial Pursuit games and discussions about the best and worst Hollywood has to offer; a must-have for the Oscar afficionado!
A terrific, fun read
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
I bought this book on impulse and am now evangelizing it to almost everyone I know. Jones' style is funny, warm, and personal, and the sheer depth of the information is just amazing (how does he REMEMBER all this stuff?). One of the best parts of the book is that the Oscars are shown to be just as falliable and prone to politicking as anything else in life, but that doesn't make Jones cynical - if anything, he seems to relish the endless opportunities for guessing and second-guessing what the Academy is going to do in any given year. If you like the Oscars, this is a great companion guide (and cheap, too!).
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