{"product_id":"2026200014443-secondhand-the-hollywood-greats","title":"The Hollywood Greats","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good\u003cbr\u003eJacket: No dust jacket\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good\u003cbr\u003eCondition remarks: Condition as shown in image\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStep into the golden age of cinema with Barry Norman's The Hollywood Greats, a compelling tribute to the legendary stars who defined an era and captivated audiences around the world. Norman, one of Britain's most celebrated film critics and long-time host of the BBC's flagship film programme, chronicles the lives and careers of Hollywood's most iconic figures — from the brooding intensity of Humphrey Bogart to the magnetic charm of Spencer Tracy — drawing on extensive research and personal insight to paint vivid portraits of the men and women who built Tinseltown's mythology.\n\nWith the authority of a seasoned critic and the warmth of a true film devotee, Norman presents a series of intimate biographical essays that go beyond the silver screen to reveal the triumphs, tragedies, and complexities behind the glamour. His prose is incisive yet affectionate, illuminating the human contradictions that made these stars so magnetic both on and off camera. A companion to the acclaimed BBC television series of the same name, The Hollywood Greats stands as an essential volume for any serious cinephile — leaving the reader to wonder what it truly costs to become immortal.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49216198279387,"sku":"2026200014443-SECONDHAND","price":10.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/209253cd-6ca2-4639-a5dd-a83e6dcbc23b.png?v=1788405140","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200014443-secondhand-the-hollywood-greats","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}