Warner Bros.

In this well-organized and meticulously reasearched book, he describes the start of the company, how the movie studio in Burbank came into being, and how it is used to produce films and TV shows. The photos contained are absolutely amazing. . . .This really enjoyable read makes history come alive while also giving one an idea of what a lot of work it takes to create 'movie magic'. Highly recommended for all who enjoy film history, California history, and Warner Bros. movies.
— Library Journal


Saved from early bankruptcy by a dog - box-office wunderpoock Rin Tin Tin - the Burbank studio named after founding siblings Harry, Albert, Sam, and Jack has had a storied history. Bingen's handsome coffee table tome tells that story, with great archival photos and a film historian's rigorous attention to detail - from backlot architecture to the actors, directors, designers, and costumers who walked, and biked, among offices and soundstages and commissaries to make movies that would capture a nation's imagination.
— Philadelphia Tribune


I’ve dreamed of walking through those magic-filled backlot sets and workshops. This book allows one the delight of reliving the many layers of illusion created on the studio property. I can feel the ghosts of heroes, villains, gorgeous ladies, skilled artisans, and other beloved characters that inhabited this place. Steve Bingen’s book is the next best thing to being there.
— Ben Burtt, Academy Award–winning sound designer and historian


I grew up exploring the backlot, as my grandfather, Harry Warner, and his brothers founded the studio, and my writer/producer father, Milton Sperling, gave me errands to do on Saturdays on the lot. If you've ever dreamt of exploring a movie studio, Warner Bros.: Hollywood's Ultimate Backlot is the book that will take you into that magical world!
— Cass Warner, writer and producer


This book is like a magic carpet, taking movie buffs on a journey through the history of Warner Bros., from its dressing rooms and craft departments to its legendary backlot. What a wonderful compendium of history, anecdotes, and even gossip. I loved every bit of it.
— Leonard Maltin


I was in the saddle at Warner Bros. for many years, so reading this book brought back lots of memories for me. I’m certain that for the millions who know the studio only through the movies and TV shows which were shot there, exploring the real place will prove to be just as fascinating as it was for me. I take great pride in having been a part of the Warner Bros. story.
— Clint Walker, star of WB’s first hit TV show, Cheyenne


This book is a testament to the miracles of classic studio filmmaking. In these pages you will visit all the studio departments—business, artistic, and technical—that contribute to Warner Bros. movies. You will also learn how craftsmen put down stakes to build landscapes of the Old West, the streets of New York, jungle lagoons, or any other place imaginable. This book is literally ‘the stuff that dreams are made of.’
— Craig Barron, Academy and Emmy Award–winning visual effects supervisor and historian

• Steven Bingen worked for Warner Bros. for nearly twenty years and they are in support of this book.

• Contains never-before-seen photos accompanied by the commentary of Bingen, a Warner Bros. expert.

• Warner Bros. makes the perfect holiday gift for the film buff in your life. It provides a unique look at something the general public only gets rare glimpses of.

• Co-op available

• Outreach to Hollywood, entertainment industry, and movie history media including Hollywood Reporter, Entertainment Weekly, Variety, Classic Images, Filmfax, and Cineplex Magazine

• Feature outreach to celebrity media outlets such as Us, People, and OK!

• Promotion on pop culture websites like Yahoo, AV Club, and Daily Candy

• Promotion at BookExpo America and the American Library Association’s annual show