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  • 04/2014
  • 9781934759851
  • 160 pages
  • $14.95
Steven M. Levine
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Hollywood from Below the Line: A Prop Master's Perspective

Steven M. Levine, a 39 year veteran Hollywood prop master, takes the reader behind the scenes of the mystique and glamor of Hollywood to reveal the ‘in-the-trenches' role of the on-set life of a crew member. His unique, rarely written about perspective is told through informative, entertaining, poignant and humorous recollections. HOLLYWOOD From Below the Line begins with a description of the job of a prop master with an interesting story of his father’s career as a well-known and respected prop master and of how he was challenged to follow in his footsteps. This background includes the history and scope of prop house rental services. He tells of the progression and evolution of the job expectations and goes on to develop a careful detailed description of the prop master’s job from the first script review to the final “wrap up”, introducing the reader to a part of filmmaking that is virtually unknown, yet vitally important to the look, feel and authenticity of a production. In this part memoir, part tell-all, part educational book he also gives the reader insight into what it is like to work with legendary actors and directors as well as the toll that 16 hour days and extended location shoots away from home can take on families. A photo section includes a timeline of Steven’s career.  He highlights photos taken while working with some of Hollywood’s greats while working on award winning films including: Airplane 1979, Cocoon 1984, Pee-wee’s Big Adventure 1985, and Apollo 13 in 1995. He also shares experiences from his television work including the series True Blood.

Formats
Paperback Book Details
  • 04/2014
  • 9781934759851
  • 160 pages
  • $14.95
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