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The Mailroom
Hollywood History from the Bottom Up
Book • 2003
This book is based on over 200 interviews with individuals who have worked in the mailrooms of Hollywood talent agencies.
It chronicles the history of this institution from the early 20th century to the turn of the 21st century, highlighting the challenging and often abusive conditions faced by mailroom trainees.
The book includes stories of menial tasks, psychological warfare, and the occasional encounters with celebrities, as well as the career advice and anecdotes from those who succeeded in the industry.
Despite its comprehensive nature, the book has been noted for its repetitive style and the dominance of white male perspectives.
It chronicles the history of this institution from the early 20th century to the turn of the 21st century, highlighting the challenging and often abusive conditions faced by mailroom trainees.
The book includes stories of menial tasks, psychological warfare, and the occasional encounters with celebrities, as well as the career advice and anecdotes from those who succeeded in the industry.
Despite its comprehensive nature, the book has been noted for its repetitive style and the dominance of white male perspectives.
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