Tom Zimmerman Libros

Maria Montez, a film icon known for her roles in Technicolor movies, defied her humble beginnings in the Dominican Republic to achieve Hollywood fame. After moving to New York City in 1939, she signed with a major agent and secured a contract with Universal Studios. Montez crafted a captivating public persona, gaining popularity through her beauty and publicity stunts. Author Tom Zimmerman contextualizes her impact as a cultural figure and her embodiment of the Good Neighbor Policy, highlighting her unique authenticity in representing her heritage without resorting to stereotypes.

"Spectacular Illumination: Neon Los Angeles, 1925-1965 is a spectacular collection of vintage photography that showcases the glowing neon heritage of the City of Angels. More than 200 images fill its pages. L.A. has long been recognized as the most vibrant city in America, and part of its radiance comes from streets lined with neon signs during the Golden Age of neon from 1925 to 1965. Photographer and historian Tom Zimmerman shows images that depict, in both color and in black-and-white, what Raymond Chandler, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and countless other writers have tried to put into words. Spectacular Illumination tells a story of a city that has glowed, now glows, and, thanks to institutions such as the Museum of Neon Art, will glow forever"-- Back cover