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Presents a collection of essays by such screenwriters as Eric Bogosian, T.S. Cook, Larry Gelbart, Lawrence Kasdan, and Carl Reiner, on their first writing jobs and what it takes to succeed in Hollywood.

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"provides a remarkable cross-section of the industry . . . it just may soften the hearts of a producer or two when the two sides meet across the bargaining table." --Variety, September, 25-October 1, 2000

About the Author

Peter Lefcourt is a screenwriter and the author of numerous novels including The Woody and The Dreyfus Affair. Screenwriting legend William Goldman is also the author of the megabestselling book Adventures in the Screen Trade.

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  • PublisherPublicAffairs
  • Publication date2000
  • ISBN 10 1586480138
  • ISBN 13 9781586480134
  • BindingHardcover
  • Edition number1
  • Number of pages288
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