Now avaialble in paperback comes the updated edition of 2004's illustrated history of the American movie theater. Authors Ross Melnick and Andreas Fuchs bring the story into the 21st century, adeptly showing how industry leaders; social, cultural, and economic change; and ever-evolving technologies have shaped--and continue to shape--the fabulous movie palaces, the cozy neighborhood theaters, and the multiplexes in which generations have experienced motion pictures. This development is illustrated through a collection of nostalgic and contemporary photographs and ephemera. In addition, the engaging stories behind 30 of the most remarkable Cinema Treasures still showing films today perfectly complement this historical account and represent a wide range of theater design and practices.