First published 1988
William Goldman, the legendary screenwriter behind Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and The Princess Bride, pulls back the curtain on the film industry. With wry humor and unparalleled insider access, he recounts the triumphs and disasters, egos and insecurities that define a life in the screen trade. From dealing with studio executives to the maddening craft of adapting novels, Goldman's odyssey through Hollywood's heyday crackles with the unpredictable energy of a life fully lived.
Genres: biography, 20th-century, non-fiction, 21st-century, film
Vibes: fast-paced, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: behind-the-scenes, insider-perspective
Setting: California, Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.), Los Angeles, United States
608 pages · Paperback · Grand Central Publishing