See the History of Paramount Studios Unfold in New Book

MT. PLEASANT, S.C. - June 21, 2013 - PRLog -- The newest addition to Arcadia Publishing’s popular Images of America series is Early Paramount Studios from local authors E.J. Stephens, Michael Christaldi and Marc Wanamaker. The book boasts more than 200 vintage images and memories from the early days of Paramount.

For over 100 years, Paramount Pictures has been captivating movie and television audiences worldwide with its alluring imagery and compelling stories. Arising from the collective genius of Adolph Zukor, Jesse L. Lasky and Cecil B. DeMille during the 1910s, Paramount Pictures is home to such enduring classics as Wings, Sunset Boulevard, The Ten Commandments, Love Story, The Godfather, the Indiana Jones series, Chinatown, Forrest Gump, Braveheart, Titanic and Star Trek.

Images of America: Early Paramount Studios chronicles Paramount’s origins, culminating in the creation and expansion of the lot at 5555 Melrose Avenue, the last major motion picture studio still in Hollywood.  Vintage images allow readers to take a behind-the-scenes look at Paramount Studios and better understand the world of cinema.  

Available at area bookstores, independent retailers, and online retailers, or through Arcadia Publishing at (888)-313-2665 or online.  

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