Adventures In The Screen Trade

A Personal View of Hollywood
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Adventures In The Screen Trade by William Goldman offers an insider's look at the film industry, blending personal anecdotes with observations about the craft of screenwriting. Goldman shares his experiences in Hollywood, delving into the challenges and triumphs of screenwriting, while providing insightful commentary on the nature of storytelling in film. It's both an illuminating memoir and a guide for those interested in the art of cinema.
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Adventures In The Screen Trade

From the writer of "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid", "All the President's Men" and "Marathon Man", Oscar-winning screen writer William Goldman presents his memories and views of movie-making, and of acting greats such as Redford, Olivier, Newman and Hoffman.

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As befits more than twenty years in Hollywood, Oscar-winning screenwriter William Goldman's sparkling memoir is as entertaining as many of the films he has helped to create.

From the writer of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, All the President's Men, and Marathon Man, Adventures in the Screen Trade is an intimate view of movie-making, featuring acting greats such as Redford, Olivier, Newman, and Hoffman, and exploring the trials and rewards of working inside the most exciting business in the world.

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Adventures In The Screen Trade by William Goldman is lauded for its authentic portrayal of Hollywood. Reviewers praise it as one of the best books on the film industry, highlighting its fast-paced, witty, and humorous style. The book is celebrated for its bravery in revealing the inner workings of Hollywood.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780349107059

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 March 1996

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Abacus

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 35.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 432

About the Author

William Goldman was a screenwriter on such films as Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and All the President's Men. He lives in New York City.

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