Edited by Gail MacColl. 869 pages, illustrations, cloth, dj, very good. 7-1/2 by 9-1/2 inches. From the dj: Inside Oscar gives the whole story of Oscar's rise to fame. Every Oscar year is here, complete with the stories about the sensational newcomers, the Hollywood veterans, and the has-beens making comebacks, all vying for the golden statuette. Who were the favorites, who were the upset winners, and who knew they didn't stand a chance. Who bad-mouthed the Oscars and who bent over backwards campaigning for one - often they are the same people. Where the no-shows were and where the winners celebrated afterwards. Each chapter contains an overview of the film year - the hits, the critical successes, the bombs - and the resulting Oscar campaigns. The Big Night covers the ceremony itself, from the entrances, where stars display their gowns and escorts, the handing out of the Awards. Acceptance speeches, major gaffes and embarrassing moments are all here, as well as the backstage conflicts. The aftermath concludes with the post-show interviews, the Governors' Ball, The post-Oscar parties, the reviews of the show, and the final remarks of the winners and losers. Complete lists of all emcees, award presenters, and performers of nominated songs accompany the text, while the nominations are arranged for easy reference in the back of the book, along with the frequent rule changes and points of interest, e.g. the oldest and youngest winners, those named for film debuts, nominated family members, etc.

INSIDE OSCAR ACADEMY AWARDS MOVIES CINEMA HISTORY SHOW BUSINESS