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Once Upon a Time in Hollywood

The First Novel By Quentin Tarantino
By Quentin Tarantino
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In Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Quentin Tarantino transports readers to 1969 Los Angeles, exploring the lives of a fading television actor named Rick Dalton and his stunt double, Cliff Booth. As they navigate the rapidly changing film industry, they encounter real historical events and characters, immersing readers in the nostalgic essence of Hollywood's golden years. This novel expands on Tarantino's film, offering unique insights and background stories.
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You might enjoy this book if you're a fan of Quentin Tarantino's unique storytelling style, rich with cinematic flair and dialogue. This novel expands on the world of his famous film, offering a deeper look into the characters and the Hollywood of the 1960s. If you appreciate a mix of humour, suspense, and nostalgia wrapped in a vividly detailed narrative, this might be the book for you.

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The highly anticipated, groundbreaking and hugely entertaining novel from one of the all-time great storytellers.

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Quentin Tarantino's long-awaited first work of fiction—at once hilarious, delicious, and brutal—is the always surprising, sometimes shocking new novel based on his Academy Award-winning film.

RICK DALTON - Once he had his own TV series, but now Rick's a washed-up villain-of-the-week drowning his sorrows in whiskey sours. Will a phone call from Rome save his fate or seal it?

CLIFF BOOTH - Rick's stunt double, and the most infamous man on any movie set because he's the only one there who might have gotten away with murder...

SHARON TATE - She left Texas to chase a movie-star dream, and found it. Sharon's salad days are now spent on Cielo Drive, high in the Hollywood Hills.

CHARLES MANSON - The ex-con's got a bunch of zonked-out hippies thinking he's their spiritual leader, but he'd trade it all to be a rock 'n' roll star.

HOLLYWOOD 1969 - YOU SHOULDA BEEN THERE

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Quentin Tarantino's debut novel is praised for its entertaining, readable style, showcasing his talent as a writer beyond the screen. It offers a unique experience with its lively blend of fact and fiction, exuding the director's characteristic flair. Critics highlight its captivating dialogue, dynamic pace, and vivid world-building, marking a new creative direction for Tarantino.

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ISBN: 9781398706132

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 June 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Weidenfeld & Nicolson

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 110.0mm

Height: 176.0mm

Weight: 230g

Pages: 416

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QUENTIN TARANTINO was born in 1963 in Knoxville, Tennessee. He is the writer-director of nine feature films, the winner of two Academy Awards for Best Original Screenplay, and the author of the novel ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD. CINEMA SPECULATION is his first work of nonfiction.

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