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Mystery - Monster: Living Off the Big Screen

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Book Synopsis: In Hollywood, screenwriters are a curse to be borne, and beating up on them is an industry blood sport. But in this ferociously funny and accurate account of life on the Hollywood food chain, it's a screenwriter who gets the last murderous laugh. That may be because the writer is John Gregory Dunne, who has written screenplays, along with novels and non-fiction, for thirty years. In 1988 Dunne and his wife, Joan Didion, were asked to write a screenplay about the dark and complicated life of the late TV anchorwoman Jessica Savitch. Eight years and twenty-seven drafts later, this script was made into the fairy tale "Up Close and Personal" starring Robert Redford and Michelle Pfeiffer. Detailing the meetings, rewrites, fights, firings, and distractions attendant to the making of a single picture, Monster illuminates the process with sagacity and raucous wit.

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Introducing "Monster: Living Off the Big Screen" - the brutally honest and hilariously accurate account of life on the Hollywood food chain. This is the book that reveals the dark side of the silver screen, where screenwriters are treated as casualties and the industry feeds on their dreams. But in this twisted tale, it's a screenwriter who gets the last laugh - John Gregory Dunne, a veteran in the industry for over three decades.

Imagine the rollercoaster ride of emotions, the countless rejections, and the relentless fight against conventional norms that Dunne and his wife, Joan Didion, experienced during the creation of their screenplay. "Monster" takes you on a journey through the production process of their critically acclaimed script based on the life of the legendary TV anchorwoman, Jessica Savitch. After eight long years and twenty-seven drafts, their mesmerizing screenplay was brought to life in the blockbuster hit "Up Close and Personal," starring Robert Redford and Michelle Pfeiffer.

In "Monster," Dunne pulls back the curtain and offers a raw and unfiltered look at the meetings, rewrites, fights, firings, and countless distractions that can plague the making of a single motion picture. With the precision of a seasoned insider, Dunne sheds light on the grueling process with both wisdom and uproarious humor.

If you've ever been curious about the inner workings of Hollywood or have dreamt of making your mark in the industry, "Monster: Living Off the Big Screen" is an absolute must-read. Gain exclusive insights from an industry veteran and learn the realities behind the glitz and glamour of Hollywood. Don't miss out on this extraordinary journey.

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