Conversations with Anne Rice [2]

Riley, Michael

ISBN 10: 0345396367 / ISBN 13: 9780345396365

Published by Ballantine Books, New York:, 1996

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trade pbks: proof has peach & burgundy covers w/ A.Rice photo on front, 298 pgs, pub info on back; pbo has gold & red covers, 296 pgs & bar code on back, else the same; "An Intimate, Enlightening Portrait of Her Life and Work"; Riley, a film scholar, had been Rice's friend since the early 60's; finally recorded conversations in 1993 & '95; also included here is the Random House audiobook "Interview with Anne Rice" [1997, 90 mins, unsigned]: a hitherto unpublished, 'unscripted' conversation w/ Riley; thus, a unique grouping of Rice's overlooked, insightful interview-narratives; arguably, the "least-signed" book by Rice. pbk cover design by Carlos Beltran w/ photo by Neil Alexander; audio cover design by Marjorie Anderson w/ photo by Victoria Rouse. fine copies; audio is shrinkwrapped. 'Uncorrected Proof' pbk w/ First Ed. pbo & RH Audio cassette.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Conversations with Anne Rice [2]
• Publisher: Ballantine Books, New York:
• Publication Date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0345396367
• ISBN 13: 9780345396365
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)

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Synopsis

In the novel that introduced Anne Rice to the world, Interview with the Vampire, a reporter seeks out the facts behind an extraordinary life. In the years since, Anne Rice has created a remarkable and acclaimed body of work--encompassing her celebrated Vampire Chronicles, The Lives of the Mayfair Witches novels, two haunting historical epics, and her controversial, equally sought-after excursions into erotica. One of the world's best known and biggest bestselling authors of contemporary fiction, Rice has herself been the subject of countless interviews, profiles, and a full-length biography. Yet, who Anne Rice is, and the beliefs, fascinations, desires, fears, and passions that inspire her work, remain endlessly fascinating topics. In this first-of-its-kind book-length interview with Anne Rice, film scholar and author Michael Riley seeks out--and finds--the truth behind the extraordinary life and work of a unique, tantalizing writer.
In Conversations with Anne Rice, the creator of Lestat, Louis, and Lasher talks in depth--and in her own words--about everything: from her early struggles toward publication to the tremendous literary reputation she has achieved. From the success and adulation of the vampire novels to the lesser-known books that are her personal favorites. From the influence of classical and popular literature to that of Catholicism and eroticism. From the role of movies in her literary vision to her definitive critique of the film version of Interview with the Vampire, and far beyond.
Here, then, is Anne Rice--her heart, her psyche, her soul--in candid and captivating dialogue with her audience.

About the Author

Michael Riley is a professor of film and literature at Claremont McKenna College. A contributing editor of Literature/Film Quarterly, he has published numerous critical essays and interviews, is the author of Conversations with Anne Rice, and is the coauthor of The Films of Joseph Losey. Professor Riley lives in Pasadena, California.