Samuel Claesson

Samuel Claesson’s got one heck of a résumé. Before he even started dropping those hit books, he was grinding out articles for places like Classic Images and the Quad-City Times—basically living in the golden age of cinema, at least on paper. The guy’s obsessed with old Hollywood, especially flicks from the ‘40s to the ‘60s, and honestly, you can see it in everything he does. His first big book, Top Models, dropped March 2023 and made some serious waves. Then came Terry in September 2024, and by early ‘25, he’s back at it with Glamour: Models, Mannequins, and Pinups of the 1950s thanks to Sequoia Press. Man’s on a roll. But writing’s just one piece of the puzzle. The dude’s out there hunting down stories, talking to actors who actually lived through the eras he writes about. I mean, check this list—it’s a who’s who of classic Hollywood: Melinda Markey, Patrick Adiarte, Myrna Hansen, Vikki Dougan, and honestly, the list just keeps going. He’s digging up stories from people who’ve seen it all, from starlets to supporting players, giving readers the kind of inside scoop you just can’t fake. There’s something kinda infectious about his curiosity—he’s serious about these movies, but he’s also just a fan, geeking out over the details. If you’re into old-school cinema, Samuel’s your guy; he’s got the goods and he’s not shy about sharing ‘em.