by William Goldman · Plot Ediciones, S.L. · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788486702175
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In 'Adventures in the Screentrade', William Goldman offers a sharp and funny portrait of the experiences of a writer in the world of American cinema. This book not only narrates his adventures, but also functions as a manual on screenwriting and the art of making movies. Goldman shares his vision on this craft, making this book an indispensable classic for film lovers and aspiring screenwriters.
William Goldman was an American novelist, screenwriter and playwright who wrote 16 novels and numerous screenplays in a career spanning seven decades. He received the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay and Best Screenplay from the BAFTAs and Golden Globes for his first original screenplay, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969), and he received the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for All the President's Men (1976). Both of these films have been inducted into the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress, along with The Princess Bride (1987) which he adapted from his 1973 novel, and all three were included on the 2006 list by the Writers Guild of America of the 101 Greatest Screenplays. Among his other accolades were three Writers Guild of America Awards, including the 1985 Laurel Award for Screenwriting Achievement, two Edgar Awards for Best Motion Picture Screenplay, and a Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation.
