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STORIES I ONLY TELL MY FRIENDS

by Rob Lowe

Lowe writes, “I…genuinely like people.” His memoir will make readers believe him—and like him back. Full review >

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THE FILM CLUB

by David Gilmour

Perfectly balanced recollections, brimming with pathos leavened by sardonic humor. Full review >

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WRITING MOVIES FOR FUN AND PROFIT

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The only compass readers will ever need to navigate the treacherous waters of filmmaking. Full review >

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INFAMOUS PLAYERS

by Peter Bart

An irresistible insider’s account of one of Hollywood’s most vital and storied eras. Full review >

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VICTOR FLEMING

by Michael Sragow

Scholarly, impassioned and riveting—a dandy corrective to an undervalued legacy and an immersive trip through a vanished era... Full review >

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KATE

by William J. Mann

A sprawling salute to an awe-inspiring, world-class actor. Full review >

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DANGEROUS MEN

by Mick LaSalle

Trenchant film-by-film analysis from an author clearly in love with his subject. A compelling introduction to one of... Full review >

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WHAT HAPPENS NEXT

by Marc Norman

Not just a masterful and engaging piece of film scholarship, but a gripping cultural and social history of the United States... Full review >

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EMPIRE OF DREAMS

by Scott Eyman

Engrossing and comprehensive—an essential text for readers interested in the history of movies. Full review >

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REBELS ON THE BACKLOT

by Sharon Waxman

Waxman’s grasp of the interior of the studio world, and her ability to make the workings of closed-door deals... Full review >

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