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Hits, Flops, And Other Illusions : My Fortysomething Years In Hollywood

By Ed Zwick

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Ed Zwick, The Oscar-Winning Director Behind Blood Diamond, The Last Samurai, Glory, And Creator Of Thirtysomething, Pulls Back The Curtain On Four Decades Of Filmmaking In This Candid, Dishy, And Often Hilarious Memoir. With A Career Spanning From Indie Dramas To Blockbuster Epics, Zwick Shares The Triumphs, Disasters, And Everything In Between. He Recounts Working With Stars Like Brad Pitt, Denzel Washington, Tom Cruise, Julia Roberts, And Leonardo Dicaprio, And Offers Behind-The-Scenes Stories That Are Equal Parts Insightful And Outrageous. From Navigating Studio Politics To Surviving Creative Clashes, Zwick Reflects On The Emotional Highs And Lows Of A Life Spent Chasing Cinematic Magic. The Book Is: A Masterclass In Directing And Producing A Name-Dropping Delight For Film Buffs A Meditation On Artistic Integrity And Collaboration A Laugh-Out-Loud Chronicle Of Hollywood Absurdities Whether You’Re A Filmmaker, A Fan, Or Just Curious About The Chaos Behind The Camera, This Memoir Is A Front-Row Seat To The Drama, Glamour, And Grit Of Showbiz.

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  • Publisher Simon & Schuster
  • Series test
  • Vendor BORDERS
  • Edition First Edition
  • Release Date 13 Feb 2024
  • Pages 304 Pages
  • Format Hardcover
  • Country of Origin United Kingdom
  • Age 18+
  • Width 2.3 cm
  • Height 23.6 cm
  • Language English
  • Weight 505 g
  • Barcode 9781668046999