Category Archives: Events

Events related to Hollywood. Start here to find latest author signings at area bookshops, news from the Hollywood Chamber, the Hollywood Museum, and other links to memorabilia shops, video stores, and more.

Paul Krassner at Skylight Books

Posted on April 16, 2015 by admin

Archive Footage of Krassner Reading from his Book “Confessions of a Raving, Unconfined Nut”.                                                                The great satirist Paul Krassner read some clips from his book to an over-flow audience.  The famous founder of the Yippies, political … Continue reading →

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The Real ‘Go Ask Alice’

Posted on February 26, 2015 by admin

“Dear Nobody” – A Savage Diary of a Young Woman Legs McNeil tells the story of discovering the diary when his postman’s daughter came over to borrow some books.  “She said that the best thing she had read lately wasn’t … Continue reading →

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Kim Jong-Il and the North Korean Film Industry

Posted on February 23, 2015 by admin

Author Paul Fischer Describes His Journey to the Hermit Kingdom in Search of the Truth About The Dear Leader, Kim Jong-Il Swiss author Paul Fischer made a rare appearance at Book Soup to discuss his new book about the mysterious … Continue reading →

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The Art of Jay Ward

Posted on February 16, 2015 by admin

Cartoon Fun in Hollywood With June Foray the “Voice” of Rocky Sharp as a tack at 97 years old, and full of wonderful memories, June Foray, the voice of many of your cartoon favorites including Rocky, Lucifer, Witch Hazel, Natasha … Continue reading →

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Shepard Fairey

Posted on February 13, 2015 by admin

Is He An Artist? An Activist? A Vandal? Or Just A Money Churning Capitalist? Author Jim Daichendt and Artist Robbie Conal Discuss the World of Street Art.  The controversial, highly successful Shepard Fairey has had a tremendous influence on society.  … Continue reading →

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William Friedkin Off The Cuff

Posted on February 7, 2015 by admin

Get the Popcorn and Settle in for an Evening with the Always Entertaining Bill Friedkin Whenever Director Bill Friedkin drops in to Larry Edmunds Bookshop in Hollywood to sign some of his books the fun and banter will certainly liven … Continue reading →

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The Day Before Halloween in Hollywood

Posted on February 4, 2015 by admin
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Bonhams Auction Huge Success

Posted on December 6, 2013 by admin

 BONHAMS AND TURNER CLASSIC MOVIES CELEBRATE SUCCESS WITH WHAT DREAMS ARE MADE OF Collecting Movie Memorabilia is Still Strong in 2013 $6,000,000 Auction! NEW YORK – Bonhams special auction of legendary Hollywood memorabilia held on November 25, the inaugural effort … Continue reading →

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Early Paramount Studios

Posted on November 25, 2013 by admin

Hollywood’s Legendary Paramount Studios 3 Historians Detail the Complex Beginnings of a Major Force in Film-Making From the Earliest Days of the Silents.  The Actors, Owners, Producers, Directors, and Distributors Who Made History. And, as Michael Christaldi, one of the … Continue reading →

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Another John Decker Masterpiece Surfaces

Posted on November 18, 2013 by admin

Hollywood Hellfire Club’s John Decker Painted Harpo Marx As “Blue Boy”. Those of you who have followed the articles on the fun loving, hard drinking men of yesteryear known as the “Hollywood Hellfire Club”, or the “Bundy Drive Boys”,  will … Continue reading →

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