Hollywood Babylon: The Legendary Underground Classic of Hollywood's Darkest and Best Kept Secrets
by Kenneth Anger
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Book Summary Information
Author: Kenneth AngerEdition: Mass Market Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 1981-11-15
ISBN: 0440153255
Number of pages: 448
Publisher: Dell
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Book Review: The Granddaddy of Hollywood Scandal Books
Summary: 5 Stars
Shadow Watcher
Nobody Drowns in Mineral Lake
This is the granddaddy of books dealing with Hollywood's dark side.
Drawing as much from gossip as he does from known facts, author Kenneth Anger dishes all the "inside dope" about the glamourous stars of Hollywood's Golden Age.
From the Fatty Arbuckle murder trial to the Lana Turner/Johnny Stompanato affair, no scandal is left out of this book that continually pushes the envelope to the very edge and, possibly, over it.
For example, there's one drawing in the book of Cary Grant (circa 1930s) that bears the caption, "Who's a fairy?"
There are also some very unflattering photos of stars without clothes or make-up, being arrested and even dead.
If you are looking for something "in good taste," this book is definitely not for you.
On the other hand, if you're looking for an entertaining diversion, then HOLLYWOOD BABYLON might just be it. Just don't believe everything you read.
? Michael B. Druxman, author of ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD (available December 2008)
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