Julia Phillips was an American film producer and author. She co-produced with her husband, Michael, and others, three prominent films of the 1970s, including The Sting, Taxi Driver, and Close Encounters of the Third Kind. Phillips was the first female producer to win an Academy Award for Best Picture, for The Sting.
The arrival of a mysterious bear on a secluded Washington island forces two sisters to confront their deep-seated conflicts. As they grapple with their dreams of escape versus the need for connection, tensions rise, revealing the complexities of their relationship. The story explores themes of isolation, familial bonds, and the struggle between yearning for freedom and the pull of home.
A stunning debut from an acclaimed travel writer, Disappearing Earth is about two sisters who go missing on the remote volcanic peninsula of Kamchatka. Clues to the crime lie in the lives - and stories of violence and loss - of twelve women in the girls' rural Russian community. As the police quickly lose interest in the case, these women never stop searching and hoping. Beautifully written, thought-provoking, intense and cleverly wrought, this is the first novel from a mesmerising new talent, perfect for fans of Claire Fuller and Jane Harper.
Struggling to balance her dual existence, Miranda Tate navigates the challenges of being both a computer consultant and the immortal Queen of Argyll, a powerful sorceress. As she juggles her responsibilities in the mortal world and the magical realm, the pressure of maintaining her secrets intensifies, highlighting the complexities and dangers of her unique situation. The story delves into themes of identity, power, and the consequences of living a life divided between two very different worlds.
In a riveting sequel to her #1 bestseller You'll Never Eat Lunch in This Town Again, Phillips extends the bright light of her brutal wit and frank observation to all of Los Angeles, a dying ember of an essentially decadent, post-war, pop-cultural dream machine.
Oscar-winning producer Julia Phillips's work on Taxi Driver, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, and The Sting made her famous. This is the memoir that made her infamous-a downfall chronicle of a private hell that could only have been written by someone with nothing left to lose.