Ernest Lehman: The Sweet Smell of Success (Screen Classics)
By: Jon Krampner
4.00
Format: 396 pages, Hardcover
A Hollywood screenwriting and movie-making icon, Ernest Lehman penned some of the most memorable sc…
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1. High-Rise
By: J.G. Ballard
3.61
Format: 208 pages, Paperback
When a class war erupts inside a luxurious apartment block, modern elevators become violent battleg… read more
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"Togetherness is beating up an empty elevator."-J.G. Ballard, High-Rise
"this was an environment built, not for man, but for man's absence."-J.G. Ballard, High-Rise
"In effect, the apartment block was a small vertical city, its two thousand inhabitants boxed up into the sky.j.g."-J.G. Ballard, High-Rise
"Not for the first time Laing reflected that he and his neighbors were eager for trouble as the most effective means of enlarging their sex lives."-J.G. Ballard, High-Rise
2. 5001 Nights at the Movies
By: Pauline Kael
3.94
Format: None pages, Paperback
Smart, funny, and unforgettable, Pauline Kael is the most interesting and influential film critic i… read more
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3. Ripley Under Ground (Ripley, #2)
By: Patricia Highsmith
5.00
Format: 362 pages, Paperback
"Patricia Highsmith is often called a mystery or crime writer, which is a bit like calling Picasso … read more
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4. American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer
By: Kai Bird , Martin J. Sherwin
4.00
Format: None pages, Paperback
"American Prometheus is the first full-scale biography of J. Robert Oppenheimer, "father of the ato… read more
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5. "Have You Seen...?": A Personal Introduction to 1,000 Films
By: David Thomson
3.92
Format: 314 pages,
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6. Hits, Flops, and Other Illusions: My Fortysomething Years in Hollywood
By: Ed Zwick
4.03
Format: 304 pages, Hardcover
This heartfelt and wry career memoir from the director of Blood Diamond, The Last Samurai, Legends … read more
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"One of Patsy Broderick's choicer comments was to describe my writing as ' limp as a penis ."-Ed Zwick, Hits, Flops, and Other Illusions: My Fortysomething Years in Hollywood
"I called Matthew Broderick. The radiophone was working again. 'Hi, Matthew, I hear you want to talk about the script. Over .' 'Yeah, well, I have a lot of notes…' He neglected to say “ over ."-Ed Zwick, Hits, Flops, and Other Illusions: My Fortysomething Years in Hollywood
"From the moment we met Patsy Broderick was contemptuous, demeaning, and volatile. As Matthew sat in opaque silence, I was forced to defend, in excruciating detail, my rationale for every line in ever…"-Ed Zwick, Hits, Flops, and Other Illusions: My Fortysomething Years in Hollywood
7. The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece
By: Tom Hanks
3.70
Format: 448 pages, Hardcover
From the Academy Award-winning actor and best-selling author: a novel about the making of a star-st… read more
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"Are you a clairvoyant?"-Tom Hanks, The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece
8. Shy: The Alarmingly Outspoken Memoirs of Mary Rodgers
By: Mary Rodgers
4.24
Format: 480 pages, Hardcover
The memoirs of Mary Rodgers Guettel--writer, composer, Broadway royalty, and "a woman who tried eve… read more
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9. My Name Is Barbra
By: Barbra Streisand
4.20
Format: 1040 pages, Hardcover
The long-awaited memoir by the superstar of stage, screen, recordings, and television. Barbra St… read more
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"Fame is a hollow trophy. No matter who you are, you can only eat one pastrami sandwich at a time."-Barbra Streisand, My Name Is Barbra
"Once again I was struck by the power of music. Somehow, it can be the connective tissue between souls."-Barbra Streisand, My Name Is Barbra
"There are some things I hope we can all agree upon: The antidote to lies is truth, the remedy to war is peace, and the solution to hate is love."-Barbra Streisand, My Name Is Barbra
"Language gives us an insight into the way women are viewed in a male-dominated society . . . A man is commanding—a woman is demanding. A man is forceful—a woman is pushy. A man is uncompromising—a wo…"-Barbra Streisand, My Name Is Barbra
10. Being Henry: The Fonz . . . and Beyond
By: Henry Winkler
4.14
Format: 246 pages, Hardcover
From Emmy-award winning actor, author, comedian, producer, and director Henry Winkler, a deeply tho… read more
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"It’s so funny about time - you get into these nice little grooves with people you love, and you think it’ll go on forever. But time goes so fast, and nothing goes on forever."-Henry Winkler, Being Henry: The Fonz . . . and Beyond
"If you don't nail your feet to the ground, you can just believe - and you want to believe. It's so enticing. It felt so good. You could just become a gigantic balloon in the Thanksgiving Day parade a…"-Henry Winkler, Being Henry: The Fonz . . . and Beyond
11. Madly, Deeply: The Diaries of Alan Rickman
By: Alan Rickman
3.58
Format: 469 pages, Hardcover
Madly Deeply is a rare invitation into the mind of Alan Rickman—one of the most magnetic, beloved … read more
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"The trouble with death is that there is no next."-Alan Rickman, Madly, Deeply: The Diaries of Alan Rickman
"Why was I dreaming about having got myself a Saturday job at Woolworth's??"-Alan Rickman, Madly, Deeply: The Diaries of Alan Rickman
"The walls we are surrounded by, the objects we fill the spaces with, the lives they all describe."-Alan Rickman, Madly, Deeply: The Diaries of Alan Rickman
"Savoy Grill with Emma[Thompson]. A very easy, enjoyable meal with an easy enjoyable person. She says 'fuck' a lot. Much laughter."-Alan Rickman, Madly, Deeply: The Diaries of Alan Rickman
12. Dying of Politeness: A Memoir
By: Geena Davis
4.04
Format: None pages, Audio CD
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13. I'm No Philosopher, But I Got Thoughts: Mini-Meditations for Saints, Sinners, and the Rest of Us
By: Kristin Chenoweth
3.52
Format: 224 pages, Hardcover
Aristotle. Socrates. Descartes. And now, Chenoweth. (How about some women, am I right?) From tel… read more
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"I actually find questions a lot more interesting than answers. Questions are usually honest while answers are frequently BS. A question is a starting point, a door that swings open and invites a host…"-Kristin Chenoweth, I'm No Philosopher, But I Got Thoughts: Mini-Meditations for Saints, Sinners, and the Rest of Us
"There’s a difference between humiliation and humility. Humiliation lies. Humility speaks truth. Humiliation silences you. Humility empowers you. Humiliation is a byproduct of conflict with someone el…"-Kristin Chenoweth, I'm No Philosopher, But I Got Thoughts: Mini-Meditations for Saints, Sinners, and the Rest of Us
14. Just by Looking at Him
By: Ryan O'Connell
3.76
Format: 304 pages, Hardcover
From the star of Peacock’s Queer as Folk and the Netflix series Special comes a “funny, tender, and… read more
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"I used to believe it was a privilege to be loved by anybody. Not anymore."-Ryan O'Connell, Just by Looking at Him
15. Elizabeth Taylor: The Grit & Glamour of an Icon
By: Kate Andersen Brower
4.16
Format: 512 pages, Hardcover
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Residence and First Women, the first ever auth… read more
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16. Elvis and Me: The True Story of the Love Between Priscilla Presley and the King of Rock N' Roll
By: Priscilla Beaulieu Presley
4.00
Format: 288 pages, Paperback
The #1 New York Times bestselling memoir that reveals the intimate story of Elvis Presley and Prisc… read more
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"I loved babying Elvis"-Priscilla Beaulieu Presley, Elvis and Me: The True Story of the Love Between Priscilla Presley and the King of Rock N' Roll
"He was a man, a very special man"-Priscilla Beaulieu Presley, Elvis and Me: The True Story of the Love Between Priscilla Presley and the King of Rock N' Roll
"He was truly a master at manipulating people"-Priscilla Beaulieu Presley, Elvis and Me: The True Story of the Love Between Priscilla Presley and the King of Rock N' Roll
"I was Elvis's doll, his own living doll, to fashion as he pleased"-Priscilla Beaulieu Presley, Elvis and Me: The True Story of the Love Between Priscilla Presley and the King of Rock N' Roll
17. The Extraordinary Life of an Ordinary Man: A Memoir
By: Paul Newman
3.89
Format: 297 pages, Hardcover
NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER - The raw, candid, unvarnished memoir of an American icon. The greatest … read more
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18. Oscar Wars: A History of Hollywood in Gold, Sweat, and Tears
By: Michael Schulman
4.09
Format: 589 pages, Hardcover
The author of the New York Times bestseller Her Becoming Meryl Streep returns with a lively histor… read more
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19. Everywhere an Oink Oink: An Embittered, Dyspeptic, and Accurate Report of Forty Years in Hollywood
By: David Mamet
3.24
Format: 247 pages, Kindle Edition
Award-winning playwright, screenwriter, and director David Mamet shares scandalous and laugh-out-lo… read more
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20. Like a Rolling Stone
By: Jann S. Wenner
3.84
Format: 592 pages, Hardcover
In this New York Times bestseller, Rolling Stone founder, co-editor, and publisher Jann Wenner offe… read more
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21. Live Wire: Long-Winded Short Stories
By: Kelly Ripa
3.78
Format: 320 pages, Hardcover
An instant New York Times bestseller from Kelly Ripa—a sharp, funny, and honest collection of rea… read more
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22. But Have You Read the Book?: 52 Literary Gems That Inspired Our Favorite Films
By: Kristen Lopez
3.36
Format: 240 pages, Hardcover
For film buffs and literature lovers alike, Turner Classic Movies presents an essential guide to 52… read more
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23. Start Without Me (I'll Be There in a Minute)
By: Gary Janetti
3.91
Format: 208 pages, Hardcover
From New York Times bestselling author Gary Janetti comes Start Without Me, a collection of hilario… read more
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24. My Mama, Cass: A Memoir
By: Owen Elliot-Kugell
3.96
Format: 262 pages, Hardcover
A long-awaited, myth-busting, and deeply affecting memoir by the daughter of legendary rock star “M… read more
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25. Brazen: My Unorthodox Journey from Long Sleeves to Lingerie
By: Julia Haart
3.63
Format: 416 pages, Hardcover
A riveting, inspiring memoir of one woman's escape from an extremist religious sect and an extraord… read more
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26. The Way They Were: How Epic Battles and Bruised Egos Brought a Classic Hollywood Love Story to the Screen
By: Robert Hofler
3.25
Format: 304 pages, Hardcover
Coinciding with the 50th anniversary of “The Way We Were,” this intriguing and impeccably researche… read more
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27. Bogie & Bacall: The Surprising True Story of Hollywood's Greatest Love Affair
By: William J. Mann
3.89
Format: 656 pages, Hardcover
From the noted Hollywood biographer and author of The Contender comes this celebration of the great… read more
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28. Inside Story
By: Martin Amis
4.00
Format: 560 pages, Kindle Edition
This extraordinary novel gives the reader the heart-to-heart testimony of one of our finest writers… read more
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"In the end, it's not your Nobel Prize you're thinking of, it's not your three National Book Awards, and all that. It's your sins of the heart (real or imagined), it's your wives, your children, and h…"-Martin Amis, Inside Story
"While we were moving from Camden Town, London, to Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, there was much to do: and Elena did almost all of it. At the outset she made it clear that by far the greatest obstacle we wou…"-Martin Amis, Inside Story
29. George Michael: A Life
By: James Gavin
3.76
Format: 528 pages, ebook
The definitive biography of George Michael, offering an expansive look at the troubled life of the … read more
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30. Rated X: How Porn Liberated Me from Hollywood
By: Maitland Ward
3.65
Format: 256 pages, ebook
An empowering, sex-positive, behind-the-scenes look at both Hollywood and the porn industry in this… read more
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31. Ernest Lehman: The Sweet Smell of Success (Screen Classics)
By: Jon Krampner
4.00
Format: 396 pages, Hardcover
A Hollywood screenwriting and movie-making icon, Ernest Lehman penned some of the most memorable sc… read more
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