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Hollywood Babylon

Kenneth Anger
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Hollywood Babylon

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1987

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Kenneth Anger

Hollywood Babylon

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1987
Book Details
Pages

305

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Hollywood, California • Early 20th century

Publication Year

1987

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Hollywood Babylon by Kenneth Anger delves into the scandals, mysteries, and darker aspects of the classic Hollywood era. The book uncovers controversial and sensational stories about celebrities, providing readers with an unvarnished look at the tumultuous lives of Hollywood stars and the film industry's hidden secrets.

Dark

Unnerving

Mysterious

Gritty

Reviews & Readership

3.7

5,967 ratings

58%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Kenneth Anger's Hollywood Babylon captivates with its sensational tales of Tinseltown's dark past, offering readers a mix of intrigue and scandal. Praised for its vivid storytelling and shock value, the book is criticized for potential inaccuracies and sensationalist tone, leaving readers questioning the blend of fact and fiction.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Hollywood Babylon?

A reader who delights in sensational, scandalous Hollywood history akin to a tabloid might enjoy Hollywood Babylon by Kenneth Anger. Comparable to readers of You Must Remember This podcast by Karina Longworth or The Kid Stays in the Picture by Robert Evans, this audience craves salacious behind-the-scenes tales.

3.7

5,967 ratings

58%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

305

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Hollywood, California • Early 20th century

Publication Year

1987

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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