Focusing on the tension between artistic integrity and commercial success, this book offers a personal and cultural exploration of Hollywood's evolution. Through the perspectives of influential talent, it delves into the challenges they faced while navigating the complexities of the entertainment industry, highlighting the interplay between creativity and business in shaping modern film.
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- 2025
- 2021
Always Crashing in the Same Car: On Art, Crisis, and Los Angeles, California
- 300 pages
- 11 hours of reading
Celebrated as a Best Book of the Year by The Atlantic, this work offers a compelling exploration of its themes, engaging characters, and intricate plot. It delves into profound ideas, inviting readers to reflect on their own experiences while navigating the narrative's twists and turns. The author's unique voice and perspective shine through, making it a thought-provoking read that resonates deeply with audiences.
- 2014
American Dream Machine
- 464 pages
- 17 hours of reading
A big sweeping story of Los Angeles and of the rise and fall and rise of one man amongst the grit, glamour, desperation and ambition of the movie business in the 60s and 70s.