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Mystery - The Studio

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In 1967, John Gregory Dunne asked for unlimited access to the inner workings of Twentieth Century Fox. Miraculously, he got it. For one year Dunne went everywhere there was to go and talked to everyone worth talking to within the studio. He tracked every step of the creation of pictures like "Dr. Dolittle," "Planet of the Apes," and "The Boston Strangler." The result is a work of reportage that, thirty years later, may still be our most minutely observed and therefore most uproariously funny portrait of the motion picture business. Whether he is recounting a showdown between Fox's studio head and two suave shark-like agents, watching a producer's girlfriend steal a silver plate from a restaurant, or shielding his eyes against the glare of a Hollywood premiere where the guests include a chimp in a white tie and tails, Dunne captures his subject in all its showmanship, savvy, vulgarity, and hype. Not since F. Scott Fitzgerald and Nathanael West has anyone done Hollywood better."

"Reads as racily as a novel...(Dunne) has a novelist's ear for speech and eye for revealing detail...Anyone who has tiptoed along those corridors of power is bound to say that Dunne's impressionism rings true."—Los Angeles Times

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Are you fascinated by the inner workings of the motion picture business? Do you want to dive into the intriguing world of Hollywood? Look no further than "The Studio Book" by John Gregory Dunne. This captivating piece of reportage offers unparalleled access to the inner workings of Twentieth Century Fox, providing a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of iconic pictures such as "Dr. Dolittle" and "Planet of the Apes." With its minute observations and uproarious anecdotes, Dunne's work stands as the most comprehensive and entertaining portrait of the motion picture business. Experience the glamour, the drama, and the hilarity with "The Studio Book."

Step into the shoes of Dunne as he recounts his encounters with suave shark-like agents, witnesses a producer's girlfriend steal from a restaurant, and attends Hollywood premieres where even a chimp dons a white tie and tails. Immerse yourself in the showmanship, savvy, vulgarity, and hype that define the movie industry. With Dunne's keen ear for speech and eye for revealing details, "The Studio Book" reads like a racily captivating novel. Prepare to be dazzled by the impressionistic portrayal of Hollywood that rings true to those who have tiptoed along its corridors of power.

If you're a fan of F. Scott Fitzgerald and Nathanael West, you'll adore Dunne's masterful take on Hollywood. He captures the essence of the movie business with an unparalleled blend of wit and insight. Add "The Studio Book" to your collection and discover why it is hailed as one of the most uproariously funny and compelling works about Hollywood ever written. Seize this opportunity to unveil the secrets behind your favorite movies and be swept away by the glamour of the silver screen.

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