Tino Balio is emeritus professor of film studies at the University of Wisconsin - Madison. He is author of Grand Design: Hollywood as a Modern Business Enterprise and editor of The American Film Industry, also published by the University of Wisconsin Press.

A book of distinct value to all who have a serious interest in the history of motion pictures. - Ben Irwin, Los Angeles Times ""Exhaustive research conveyed in bright prose.... A particular strength is the psychological insight gained into the personality of the principals of the boardroom."" - The Hollywood Reporter

Tino Balio is emeritus professor of film studies at the University of Wisconsin - Madison. He is author of Grand Design: Hollywood as a Modern Business Enterprise and editor of The American Film Industry, also published by the University of Wisconsin Press.

A book of distinct value to all who have a serious interest in the history of motion pictures. - Ben Irwin, Los Angeles Times ""Exhaustive research conveyed in bright prose.... A particular strength is the psychological insight gained into the personality of the principals of the boardroom."" - The Hollywood Reporter

Tino Balio is emeritus professor of film studies at the University of Wisconsin - Madison. He is author of Grand Design: Hollywood as a Modern Business Enterprise and editor of The American Film Industry, also published by the University of Wisconsin Press.

A book of distinct value to all who have a serious interest in the history of motion pictures. - Ben Irwin, Los Angeles Times ""Exhaustive research conveyed in bright prose.... A particular strength is the psychological insight gained into the personality of the principals of the boardroom."" - The Hollywood Reporter