"This is a great book all around, a full and authoritative book done with excitingly original photos with [a] depth of information that is rare . . . done with EXTREME detail. To have matched our format to a first-rate film book about a mega-Hollywood institution and done it this well is a four-star victory, not to use an overworked rating system or anything."

Jerry Roberts, Acquisitions Editor Arcadia Publishing

"What another fine job you've done. Early Universal City is a thorough look into the abundance of interesting facets to the development of Universal City, and I appreciate the hard work you put in. You brought humor, depth, and insight to the text, and I think you did a great job capturing this unique topic in images."

Rob Kangas, West Production Editor Arcadia Publishing

"As part of Arcadia Publishing’s Images of America series, Early Universal City is an engaging and at times captivating look at the city’s long history told through black and white photographs. The book charts the city’s rise from a barren ranch, to its full blossoming into a major Hollywood studio with smash hits like 1930’s Academy Award-winner for Best Picture, “All Quiet on the Western Front,” and 1931’s “Frankenstein,” starring Boris Karloff."

James Famera
Burbank Leader