This survey of one of Hollywood's most misunderstood decades was in part a personal exploration of the movies from my childhood years - from Spielberg and Lucas blockbusters to the early days of Studio Ghibli, to the influence of MTV, to the most excellent Bill and Ted. 

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For this project, I researched primary documents from Poitier's archives to select and annotate notable speeches from the iconic actor's career. In addition to designing an overall structure for the book and crafting explanatory text, I worked closely with his wife, Joanna, to develop original supplemental material. With a foreword by Oprah Winfrey.  

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My first book covers a wide variety of movies that take place in the warmest season of the year, from Jaws to Key Largo to Do the Right Thing. Each chapter includes a recommended double feature and ideas for a vacation based on the film. With a foreword by Leonard Maltin. 

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