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Hollywood Classics Title Index to All Movies Reviewed in Books 1 - 24    by John Howard Reid
Price: $0.99 USD. 94000 words. Published on July 4, 2011. .

Another essential book for a film buff's library, this one is packed with information and reviews. Some of the entries are quite extensive. JHR provides all the information you need, including complete cast and production staff. I find JHR's information invaluable. I like to read not only who acted in a movie, but who made it, both top-billed and lesser mortals. -- Ross Adams in DRESS CIRCLE mag.
A to Z Guide to Film Terms    by Tim Moshansky
Price: $5.99 USD. 26860 words. Published on August 17, 2011. .

An insider's guide to the terms and phrases used by the people who make movies and tv shows. If you want to work in the "biz," or just enjoy movies and how they are made, then this book is for you. Initally released in 1995, the print edition has sold over 20,000 copies. Written by location scout Tim Moshansky, this book contains terms spoken on film sets by actual crews. A must for film buffs
Great Hollywood Westerns: Classic Pictures, Must-See Movies & "B" Films    by John Howard Reid
Price: $2.99 USD. 54860 words. Published on September 3, 2011. .

As many "B" and major "A" westerns are now available on DVD, here's a must-have book for every fan. Beginning with Tim McCoy's "Aces and Eights", this guide winds up with Gene Autry's best, "Yodelin' Kid from Pine Ridge". Other stars include Charles Starrett, Ken Maynard, Roy Rogers, Bill Boyd, Hoot Gibson, Tex Ritter, John Wayne, Buck Jones, Randolph Scott, Bob Steele, Audie Murphy, Alan Ladd.
HOLLYWOOD CLASSICS Index of Movie Titles BOOKS 1-16: "A" - "Z"    by John Howard Reid
Price: $0.99 USD. 12510 words. Published on September 20, 2011. .

Illustrated with no less than 35 classic movie posters from the author's own collection, here is a full list of all the films (over 2,000 of them) extensively detailed and reviewed in books 1 through 16 of the acclaimed Hollywood Classics series. Details include the years of original release and title changes. Also listed are articles such as Best Movies of All Time, Raymond Chandler On Screen.
Mystery, Suspense, Film Noir and Detective Movies On DVD    by John Howard Reid
Price: $3.99 USD. 164150 words. Published on October 25, 2011. .

WINNER OF A BRONZE MEDAL in the 2011 Readers Favorite awards! Classic thriller movies are often available on two or more DVD labels. Which is the best? This book tells you. And surprise, surprise! The best is often the least expensive. Why pay $30 for a $2 DVD? Want to find titles you've never seen but would enjoy watching? This cleverly designed book helps you to swiftly examine over 1,200 DVDs.