Focusing on the illustrious career of Cedric Gibbons, the book highlights his pivotal role as the art director at MGM from 1924 to 1956. It features over 175 rare duotone photographs, many previously unpublished, showcasing Gibbons' influence on American film art direction. Renowned for his trendsetting designs, particularly in the late 1930s and early 1940s, Gibbons was celebrated by peers for elevating the standards of motion picture sets, making significant contributions to the visual storytelling of Hollywood's golden age.
