Movie Theaters of Charleston
by John R. Coles and Mark C. Tiedje

It is exciting to offer this revised edition. We have located many sources that were not available to us when we published the first edition, fifteen years ago. We are grateful for the new stories and photographs contained in this edition. We are especially pleased with the new material on African American theaters in Charleston.
Paperback, 8 by 10 inches, 97 pages. Publication Date: June 4, 2009
Over 40 illustrations, 50 photographs, and 11 maps
ISBN# 1441493557
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Magical Places
The Story of Spartanburg's Theaters & Their Entertainments: 1900-1950
by Marion Peter Holt

Published by Hub City Writers Project, "Magical Places" by Marion Peter Holt, recounts the entertainment history of Spartanburg, South Carolina. Includes photos and illustrations of Spartanburg's theaters and entertainments.
Paperback, 6 by 9 inches, 115 pages. 2004
ISBN 1-891885-37-7
Available through Hub City Writers Project
PO Box 8421
Spartanburg, SC 29305
Phone: (864) 577-9349

Sandlapper Magazine
Spring 2005

The Spring 2005 issue of "Sandlapper" has an article titled, "The Show Goes On" by Aida Rogers. Movie houses of yesteryears draw new audiences with movies and more. It's a look at SC movie theatres which have survived and are serving their communities.

"Sandlapper" is published by Sandlapper Society, Inc. Their web site is www.sandlapper.org.

Movie Theaters of Charleston
Hollywood Meets the Holy City
by John R. Coles

Packed with illustrations, photos and maps, this book is a matinee of memories from the first film shown in Charleston, South Carolina, through the nickelodeons and small storefront theaters, to the restored theaters and art cinemas of present day Charleston. Paperback, 8 1/2 by 11 inches, 92 pages. 1994
Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 94-78718
Out of print.