Next Stop Hollywood: Short Stories Bound for the Screen
Historically, short stories were a rich source of successful movies and significant films. Classics such as Rear Window, High Noon, Psycho, All About Eve, and Blade Runner began as short stories. Unfortunately, many of the major venues for discovering new talent-- The Saturday Evening Post, Colliers, and Mademoiselle --are gone. Today, short stories are again becoming an important basis for major motion pictures and television, with films such as...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0312357893
ISBN13:9780312357894
Release Date:May 2007
Publisher:St. Martins Press-3PL
Length:352 Pages
Weight:1.05 lbs.
Dimensions:1.1" x 5.5" x 8.4"
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
A book of gems
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
For the short story lover this book is a treat! My absolute favorite is Dirk Snigby,s Guide to the Afterlife. E.E. King's delightfully irreverant approach to the hereafter could only insult those completely lacking in a sense of humour. Cant wait to see the movie!
Will Ferrell HAS GOT to read the Dirk Snigby short!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
THe "dirk" short is simply too clever of an idea not to get picked up. After seeing "Stranger Than Fiction" I think Will is the man for this role! All the gloves off......this could be HYSTERICAL.
Great stories that entertain
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
I really enjoyed this book and found all the stories delightful, especially Dirk Snigby. Cudos to all the writers for their imaginative work.
Dirk Rules
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
This collection of short stories is brilliant. I can see why they are heading to Hollywood. I am especially looking forward to seeing Dirk Snigby on the big screen. Way to go E.E. King!
A great idea, well executed!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
This amazing short-story collection both promises to give Hollywood green-lighters terrific material, each of the stories is an entertaining read in and of itself. Kudos all around!
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