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Book Synopsis: "One thing I’ve always liked about Hollywood is its zip, or speed. The whole industry depends to some extent on talent spotting. The hundreds of agents, studio executives, and producers who roam the streets of the city of Los Angeles let very little in the way of talent slip by." In this final installment of the memoir trilogy that includes Books and Literary Life, Larry McMurtry, "the master of the show-stopping anecdote" (O: The Oprah Magazine) turns his own keenly observing eye to his rollercoaster romance with Hollywood. As both the creator of numerous works successfully adapted by others for film and television (Terms of Endearment, Lonesome Dove, and the Emmy-nominated The Murder of Mary Phagan) and the author of screenplays including The Last Picture Show (with Peter Bogdanovich), Streets of Laredo, and the Oscar-winning Brokeback Mountain (both with longtime writing partner Diana Ossana), McMurtry has seen all the triumphs and frustrations that Tinseltown has to offer a writer, and he recounts them in a voice unfettered by sentiment and yet tinged with his characteristic wry humor. Beginning with his sudden entrée into the world of film as the author of Horseman, Pass By—adapted into the Paul Newman–starring Hud in 1963—McMurtry regales readers with anecdotes that find him holding hands with Cybill Shepherd, watching Jennifer Garner’s audition tape, and taking lunch at Chasen’s again and again. McMurtry fans and Hollywood hopefuls alike will find much to cherish in these pages, as McMurtry illuminates life behind the scenes in America’s dream factory.

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Discover the electrifying world of Hollywood in "Hollywood: A Third Memoir." Delve into the unfiltered and captivating tales of Larry McMurtry, the master storyteller, as he takes you on a rollercoaster romance with Tinseltown. With his keen eye for observation and razor-sharp wit, McMurtry unveils the glitz, glamour, and grit behind America's dream factory.

Unleash your inner film buff as McMurtry shares behind-the-scenes stories that will leave you starstruck. From his collaborations with Hollywood icons like Paul Newman and Cybill Shepherd to witnessing Jennifer Garner's audition tape, every page reveals a treasure trove of anecdotes that will keep you entertained and hungry for more.

As a multi-talented writer and a creator of celebrated works like "Terms of Endearment," "Lonesome Dove," and "Brokeback Mountain," McMurtry has experienced the highs and lows of Tinseltown firsthand. Through his words, he invites you to step into the shoes of a writer navigating the trials and tribulations of the industry. Whether you're an aspiring screenwriter or a movie lover yearning for an intimate peek behind the curtain, this book is a must-read.

Dive into the world of Hollywood and embark on an unforgettable journey with "Hollywood: A Third Memoir." From the inception of McMurtry's first adapted screenplay to the legendary Chasen's lunches, this book immerses you in the heart of the action. Don't miss your chance to revel in the zip and speed of Hollywood while uncovering its untold stories.

Ready to be transported into the captivating world of Hollywood? Get your copy of "Hollywood: A Third Memoir" today and immerse yourself in the intriguing tales of one of the greatest storytellers of our time.

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