Ephraim Katz's The Film Encyclopedia is the most comprehensive single-volume encyclopedia on film and is considered the undisputed bible of the film industry. C

The business of filmmaking began with the Thomas Edison Studio in West Orange, New Jersey. Many studios have come and gone since then. From the little guys like

Accompanying CD-ROM provides short film clips that reinforce the key concepts and topics in each chapter.

Maltin's long-awaited comprehensive Who's Who of Hollywood is entertaining and informative as only Maltin can make it. A must reference for any moviegoer's book