Description:
The Costumes of Hollywood details the design, creation, and influence of over 100 ensembles from some of the most iconic designers, films, and roles in Hollywood history, spanning the 1920s through the early 21st century.
Review Quotes:
From the Foreword:
"I have always looked to the costume designers of yesteryear for guidance and inspiration. I salute Larry McQueen for his tireless enthusiasm and mission to ensure their work is remembered, respected, and as accessible as any other artist whose work is preserved in museums worldwide."
Sandy Powell
"Larry McQueen has acquired and built one of the most important private collections in the world. His passion and dedication for the art and craft of film costume design has ensured that the work of costume designers has endured and is celebrated. Larry's care for his collection is of museum standard and he is committed to sharing his collection through his website, exhibitions and this glorious publication."
Keith Lodwick, Theatre and Film Historian, Former Curator of Theatre and Screen Arts, Victoria and Albert Museum, London
"Many thanks to Larry McQueen and Coleen Scott for sharing the story of passion and heart that created The Collection of Motion Picture Costume Design. Larry McQueen and Bill Thomas are the true heroes of film costume collecting, and are my nominees for National Treasure!"
Bobi Garland, Former Director of Western Costume Company Library and Archive
"The Costumes of Hollywood highlights the importance and captivatingly reveals many little hidden secrets of costume design in film. Larry McQueen is to be commended for his dedicated collecting and tireless preservation of many iconic Costumes. His lifetime passion brings a delightful insight to this lovely book."
Gillian Armstrong, Documentary Filmmaker and Director of Women He's Undressed