Movie Stars: An illustrated history of the stars of the silver screen, from the best-loved musical and comedy stars to the dazzling screen goddesses and action heroes, with over 200 photographs

The book looks at the phenomenon of stardom in the cinema, focusing on over 160 stars of the silver screen from the heyday of Hollywood, when stars such as John Wayne, James Stewart and Doris Day showed us a bright glossy view of America, through to contemporary idols as a George Clooney and Nicole Kidman, the book gives an insider's view of each actors personal and professional lives.