The Academy Awards, possibly the most popular cultural prize in America, takes place on Sunday night. Since they’ve added five extra nominees to the Best Picture category, it seems like the race has been even more interesting (there’s always a debate between “art” and “popularity”). Whether you throw a big shindig and mock the red carpet fashion, or wait until Monday morning to find out the winners, you might enjoy reading more about the whole process. Here are some books and websites to satisfy your curiosity:
Books on Oscar:
80 Years of the Oscar: The Official History of the Academy Awards by Robert A. Osborne
The Big Show: High Times and Dirty Dealings Backstage at the Academy Awards by Steve Pond
Behind the Oscars: The Secret History of the Academy Awards by Anthony Holden, Anthony
The Complete Book of Oscar Fashion: Variety’s – 75 years of Glamour on the Red Carpet by Reeve Chace
Oscar Fever: The History and Politics of the Academy Awards by Emanuel Levy
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