First published 1990
When legendary screenwriter William Goldman lands a lucrative contract to write a tell-all book about his decades in the movie industry, he embarks on a madcap odyssey through the egos, scandals, and debauchery of 1980s Hollywood. From butting heads with studio execs to navigating the personal dramas of A-list stars, Goldman navigates the hype and glory of Tinseltown with his trademark wit and candor, offering an unvarnished look at the underbelly of the dream factory.
Genres: drama, american-fiction, 20th-century, contemporary, biography-memoir, comedy, 21st-century, film
Vibes: fast-paced, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: behind-the-scenes, insider-perspective
306 pages · Paperback · Villard