Hollywoodland: Rich and Lively History About Hollywood's Grandest Era
Hollywood's heritage is the subject of these two books. Wallace  follows up his Lost Hollywood with Hollywoodland, his  ruminations on various happenings in Tinseltown's history,  including a foreword by famed tap dancer Ann Miller. Chapters  include "Getting High in Hollywood," "Bombshells-Blonde, Brash  and Built," " 'Twilight' Guys and Gals," and "The Lowest of the  Low-The Hollywood Screenwriter." Unfortunately, there is no  bibliography, which made this reviewer curious about the  research. Hollywood Remembered contains more than 30 short recollections  from various Hollywoodites, such as actress Evelyn Keyes,  comedians Steve Allen and Jonathan Winters, and writer Charles  Champlin. Zollo (Songwriters on Songwriting) presents a brief  history of Hollywood's "Golden Age," a sprinkling of memoirs,  and a tour describing the hot spots. The memoirs are quite fun  to read, and one does get a real feel for the Hollywood of yore.  While Hollywoodland focuses on the seamier side and is a light  diversion, Hollywood Remembered is a vivid work incorporating  the personalities of the interviewees. Both books are  recommended for film collections and larger public libraries  where interest warrants.Barbara Kundanis, Batavia P.L., ILCopyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.