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By Maria Esteves - February 21, 2009

The official release of the Academy Awards biography "80 Years of the Oscar: The Official History of the Academy Awards," written by Robert Osborne , prime-time host of Turner Classic Movies (TCM), columnist of The Hollywood Reporter, and Oscar's Red Carpet Greeter was held at BORDERS Books Park Avenue branch, New York, Monday, February 9, 2009, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm.  Presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (A.M.P.A.S.), the official book signing release with author Osborne immediately followed his discussion.

"80 Years of the Oscar: The Official History of the Academy Awards," published by Abbeville Press, written by Robert Osborne, captures chronologically with photographs the history of the Academy Awards since its inception in 1928 to 2008.

The 81st Annual Academy Awards for outstanding film achievements of 2008, presented by the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences (A.M.P.A.S.), hosted by Hugh Jackman will be held at the Kodak Theatre, Hollywood, CA, and televised live by ABC Television Network, on Sunday, February 22, 2009, 8:00 pm EST.  The official red carpet greeter since 2006, Robert Osborne will welcome and introduce celebrity and guest arrivals approximately 5:00 pm EST.

Borders ambiance for the official release of the Academy Awards
biography “80 Years of the Oscar: The Official History of the
Academy Awards,” written by Robert Osborne.

The official release of the Academy Awards biography “80
Years of the Oscar: The Official History of the Academy
Awards,” discussion with author Robert Osborne.

The official release of the Academy Awards biography
“80 Years of the Oscar: The Official History of the
Academy Awards,” author Robert Osborne.

The official release of the Academy Awards biography
“80 Years of the Oscar: The Official History of the
Academy Awards,” author Robert Osborne signing his
new book.

The official release of the Academy Awards biography
“80 Years of the Oscar: The Official History of the
Academy Awards,” author Robert Osborne signing his
new book.

The official release of the Academy Awards biography
“80 Years of the Oscar: The Official History of the
Academy Awards,” author Robert Osborne signing
his new book.

The official book signing release of the Academy Awards biography
“80 Years of the Oscar: The Official History of the Academy
Awards,” author Robert Osborne, (right), greeting fan quest
programmer Theresa Brown, “The Letter.”

The official book signing release of the Academy Awards biography
“80 Years of the Oscar: The Official History of the Academy
Awards,” author Robert Osborne greets guest.

The official book signing release of the Academy
Awards biography “80 Years of the Oscar: The
Official History of the Academy Awards,” author
Robert Osborne greets guest.

2009 Oscars T-shirts on sale at the official release of the
Academy Awards biography “80 Years of the Oscar: The
Official History of the Academy Awards,”
written by Robert Osborne.