Easy Riders, Raging Bulls: How the Sex-drugs-and Rock 'n' Roll Generation Change

Description: Easy Riders, Raging Bulls by Peter Biskind The definitive look at how the 70s movie makers changed the face of cinema FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description One of the most exhilarating periods in film history began with "Easy Rider" in 1969 and ended with "Raging Bull" in 1980, with Beverly Hills shrouded under a blanket of cocaine: at least, thats how it seemed. Based on interviews with all the Hollywood players of the time, this text tells the story of creativity and excess in Hollywood, when Coppola, Bogdanovich, Scorsese, Lucas, Hopper, Altman and Spielberg were at the height of their powers. Recounted with refreshing candour, many celebrities talk frankly to the author about one another and the sex, drugs, and money that made so many of them crash and burn. Notes "Biskinds incendiary tell-all tome takes us behind the scenes to reveal the druggy excesses, schmoozing, infidelities, backstabbing and hysterical hissy-fits that went into creating some of the worlds best movies... getting disillusioned is rarely this much fun." Big Issue. "Compelling... the real beauty is the way one book can seemingly place you right inside the making of a list of films that includes Star Wars, Jaws, Easy Rider, Taxi Driver, Apocalypse Now and The Exorcist." Select. Author Biography Peter Biskind is the author of three previous books. Currently a contributor to Vanity Fair, he was formerly the executive editor of Premiere and has written for numerous publications. He lives in Columbia County, New York. Review Dennis Drabelle"The Washington Post Book World"Biskinds devourable book is that rarity, a Hollywood expose that you can read mouth agape, slurping up scandal and titillation so fast youre in danger of choking -- without feeling ashamed of yourself.Brian Gunn"San Francisco Chronicle"Biskind is a magician at prying revealing yarns and juicy quotes out of his subjects. And the resulting scenarios are deliciously tawdry...moments of real intelligence and grace.Mark Harris"Entertainment Weekly"Peter Biskinds great, scathing, news-packed history...is one hell of an elixir -- salty with flavorsome gossip, sour with the aftertaste of misspent careers, intoxicating with one revelation after another, ...an "A." Promotional Backlist bestsellerBy the author of Down and Dirty Pictures Kirkus UK Review In the late 1960s, Hollywood was still trying to maintain the studio system of the 40s and 50s, but in the real world things were changing and eventually even the ingrained old guard had to go, overthrown by the young Turks. It all started with Easy Rider, a film still after 30 years subject to much contention about who wrote what, and for the next years some of the finest American movies of all time were produced. But too much easy sex, money and drugs destroyed much of the young talent of that time, leaving us with the big-budget, cynical action films that fill the cinemas now. (Kirkus UK) Long Description Coppola, Bogdanovich, Scorsese, Lucas, Hooper, Altman, Spielberg - they were the generation who re-wrote the Hollywood script for the 1970s through the remarkable films they made: Bonnie and Clyde, Easy Rider, The Godfather, The Last Picture Show, Taxi Driver , films which still stand as modern classics. In Easy Riders, Raging Bulls Peter Biskind recreates the directors decade. One of the most exhilarating periods in film history, it began with Easy Rider in the late 1960s and ended with Raging Bull and Beverly Hills shrouded under a blanket of coke in 1980. Based on hundreds of interviews with the directors themselves, as well as producers, stars, studio executives, writers, spouses, ex-spouses, and girlfriends, this is the full story of the crazy world the directors ruled. Never before have so many celebrities talked so frankly about one another and the drugs, sex, and money that made so many of them crash and burn. ....Cleverly constructed, like a Robert Altman film, and written with the flair, daring and ruthless honesty that made Youll Never Eat Lunch in This Town Again such a success, Easy Riders, Raging Bulls reveals the hidden history of the most creative era in Hollywood since the heyday of the studios. Promotional "Headline" Reveals the hidden history of the 1970s, the most creative era in Hollywood since the heyday of the studios. Details ISBN0747544212 Author Peter Biskind Pages 512 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Year 1999 ISBN-10 0747544212 ISBN-13 9780747544210 Format Paperback Publication Date 1999-09-27 Imprint Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Subtitle How the Sex-drugs-and Rock n Roll Generation Changed Hollywood Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 791.4302330922 Illustrations portraits Media Book Edition 1st Language English UK Release Date 1999-09-27 NZ Release Date 1999-09-27 AU Release Date 1999-08-31 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:916556;

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