Consisting of A-Z listing of 500 iconic individuals from around the world who have made a landmark contribution to the medium of film, this volume includes actors and directors, cinematographers, costume designers, special effects pioneers and make-up artists. A photograph relevant to the subject illustrates each entry. Each photograph is accompanied by text written by an expert in that particular field. The text places the image and the individual within a broad context through the inclusion of anecdotes and biographical and historical background.