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33 reviews
WILLIAM GOLDMAN

TIME WARNER PAPERBACKS, 1991

A "Must Read" for Every Screenwriter
Shadow Watcher Nobody Drowns in Mineral Lake This is perhaps the best book about screenwriting and the film business ever written. Oscar winner William Goldman, who wrote such classic films as HARPER, BUTCH CASSIDY AND THE SUNDANCE KID, MARATHON MAN and ALL THE PRESIDENT'S MEN shares his unique, often difficult, experiences working with top directors, producers and stars like Paul Newman, ...

Marathon Man.

19 reviews
William Goldman.

Dell Publishing, 1976

A swift, suspenseful page turner of the highest order
A well crafted thriller with interesting, complex characters. It is one that I did not want to put down. I only wish there were more pages to it with more background of the characters and more details. It is one that I did not want to end but couldn't wait to get through it to get the whole story. This is a spy classic. It hasn't lost its edge over time at all. It is some of the best ...

The Season: A Candid Look at Broadway

9 reviews
William Goldman

Harcourt Brace & World, 1969

A shattering--yet thoroughly essential--look at Broadway.
William Goldman's groundbreaking book The Season is all it's cracked up to be and more. Though a number of the people he deals with are no longer with us, many of the shows have been forgotten, and the ticket prices are quite a bit higher, it's astonishing how much the Broadway of the late 1960s resembles the Broadway of today. The same problems, the same headaches, the same disappointments, ...

THE PRINCESS BRIDE

671 reviews
William Goldman

Ballantine Books, 1975

Romance and adventure and political documentation!
There are so many times whilst reading this book that I just wanted to roll my eyes like no other... but then again, that's part of the charm of this nearly surreal, satirical fairy tale that still manages a heart of gold. The set-up is that this is an abridged version of a much longer, much more serious novel (not true, but it makes it a lot of fun). We get the "good parts", a wonderfully ...

William Goldman's the Princess Bride
William Goldman

Dove Audio, 1987

Which Lie Did I Tell?: More Adventures in the Screen Trade

49 reviews
William Goldman

Vintage, 2001

Another Great Read from Goldman
I loved Goldman's Adventures in the Screen Trade and loved this book almost as much. It's interesting, funny and revealing, written in a casual and frank manner that you'd expect from a good friend. Goldman writes books and screenplays in multiple genres because he focuses on whether each story is one he wants to tell - not whether it's the same type of story he succeeded with before. What ...

Absolute Power: The Screenplay

55 reviews
Goldman William

Applause Books, 2000

Absolute Power
Absolute Power Absolute Power, starring Clint Eastwood, is a well-cast, well-acted, fast-moving story. Good flick, one that can be seen again and again.

William Goldman - Four Screenplays

3 reviews
William Goldman

Applause Books, 2000

Wonderful companion guide to four great films
An enthusiastic 'thumbs-up' to William Goldman for including four essays to accompany his wonderful screenplays. If you wonder why the author chose the idea of using the grandfather as the storyteller in the "Princess Bride" or how beloved Andre the Giant was on the set of the film then this book is a must-read. Want to know which major scene with Kathy Bates in "Misery" was changed over the ...

The Princess Bride: S. Morgenstern's Classic Tale of True Love and High Adventure

671 reviews
William Goldman

Harvest Books, 2007

Romance and adventure and political documentation!
There are so many times whilst reading this book that I just wanted to roll my eyes like no other... but then again, that's part of the charm of this nearly surreal, satirical fairy tale that still manages a heart of gold. The set-up is that this is an abridged version of a much longer, much more serious novel (not true, but it makes it a lot of fun). We get the "good parts", a wonderfully ...

Boys and Girls Together

22 reviews
William Goldman

Ballantine Books, 2001

He's done it again!
I hated for this book to ever end! The characters were all so interesting yet so sad. It isn't a feel good book by any means! I felt very anxious through the majority of the book, which may not be a good thing since it is close to 800 pages, but it so well written! It is one of William Goldman's best books! I read alot of books and it is rare to find a really good book these days!! Thank ...

The Silent Gondoliers

19 reviews
William Goldman

Del Rey, 2001

not so "Silent Gondoliers"...
Years ago I was introduced to this book through a friend (thanks Ed) and though friends sometimes fade away the pleasure I've received from periodic reading over those years has not. I occasionally purchase several to give to others when I feel they need a pick-me-up. S. Morgenstern (Goldman) is a master of winding one's imagination into his tales. Written is much the same style as the ...

The Temple of Gold

18 reviews
William Goldman

Ballantine Books, 2001

a great, great story
This book was required reading at my friend's all boys high school many years ago. He recommended it to me and it became one of four or five books from my teenage years that have stayed with me. Many people have compared it to Catcher in the Rye. I can see the resemblance, but this book is so much better. It may not be, technically, better than Catcher but it has great heart and if you ask me, ...

Michael Clayton: The Shooting Script (Newmarket Shooting Scripts)

2 reviews
Tony Gilroy

Newmarket, 2007

Engrossing, accurate script
As a semi-retired attorney, I know Michael Clayton. He fixes problems created by attorneys and clients of a large law firm. Attorneys come with all mortal and moral flaws plus some never dreamed of by those not within the legal profession. The role of Karen, the female corporate defense attorney, is so perfectly written as to describe any number of women who have risen to the top of the ...

Magic

14 reviews
William Goldman

Pan Books, 1978

this book is truly magic
Goldman is one of my favourite writers. What a pity he no longer writes novels but has now devoted himself to the screen world. Of all his books, I liked "Control" the best, but "Magic" was a good enough second. His style is brilliant, just brilliant. As for holding the reader's interest, well, not for one moment can you put this book down. I kept saying I'll go to sleep now but 4 or 5 ...

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