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Being Hal Ashby: Life Of A Hollywood Rebel (Screen Classics)
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Hal Ashby (19291988) Was Always An Outsider, And As A Director He Brought An Outsider'S Perspective To Hollywood Cinema. After Moving To California From A Mormon Household In Utah, He Created Eccentric Films That Reflected The Uncertain Social Climate Of The 1970S. Whether It Is His Enduring Cult Classic Harold And Maude (1971) Or The Iconic Being There (1979), Ashby'S Artistry Is Unmistakable. His Skill For Blending Intense Drama With Offkilter Comedy Attracted Alist Actors And Elicited Powerful Performances From Jack Nicholson In The Last Detail (1973), Warren Beatty And Julie Christie In Shampoo (1975), And Jon Voight And Jane Fonda In Coming Home (1979). Yet The Man Behind These Films Is Still Something Of A Mystery.In Being Hal Ashby: Life Of A Hollywood Rebel, Author Nick Dawson For The First Time Tells The Story Of A Man Whose Thoughtful And Challenging Body Of Work Continues To Influence Modern Filmmakers And Whose Life Was As Dramatic And Unconventional As His Films. Ashby Began His Career As An Editor, And It Did Not Take Long For His Talents To Be Recognized. He Won An Academy Award In 1967 For Editing In The Heat Of The Night And Leveraged His Success As An Editor To Pursue His True Passion: Directing. Crafting Seminal Films That Steered Clear Of Mainstream Conventions Yet Attracted Both Popular And Critical Praise, Ashby Became One Of The Quintessential Directors Of The 1970S New Hollywood Movement.No Matter How Much Success Ashby Achieved, He Was Never Able To Escape The Ghosts Of His Troubled Childhood. The Divorce Of His Parents, His Father'S Suicide, And His Own Marriage And Divorceall Before The Age Of Nineteenled To A Lifelong Struggle With Drugs For Which He Became Infamous In Hollywood. And Yet, Contrary To Mythology, It Was Not Ashby'S Drug Abuse That Destroyed His Career But A Fundamental Mismatch Between The Director And The Stifling Climate Of 1980S Studio Filmmaking. Although His Name May Not Be Recognized By Many Of Today'S Filmgoers, Hal Ashby Is Certainly Familiar To Filmmakers. Despite His Untimely Death In 1988, His Legacy Of Innovation And Individuality Continues To Influence A Generation Of Independent Directors, Including Wes Anderson, Sean Penn, And The Coen Brothers, Who Place Substance And Style Above The Pursuit Of Boxoffice Success.In This Groundbreaking And Exhaustively Researched Biography, Nick Dawson Draws On Firsthand Interviews And Personal Papers From Ashby'S Estate To Offer An Intimate Look At The Tumultuous Life Of An Artist Unwilling To Conform Or Compromise.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'Being Hal Ashby: Life of a Hollywood Rebel' about? A: 'Being Hal Ashby: Life of a Hollywood Rebel' is a biography by Nick Dawson that explores the life and career of director Hal Ashby, known for his unique approach to filmmaking and his influential body of work during the 1970s.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Being Hal Ashby: Life of a Hollywood Rebel' is Nick Dawson.
- Q: What are some notable films directed by Hal Ashby? A: Hal Ashby directed several notable films, including 'Harold and Maude', 'Being There', 'The Last Detail', 'Shampoo', and 'Coming Home'.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'Being Hal Ashby: Life of a Hollywood Rebel' was published on April 17, 2009.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition'.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: 'Being Hal Ashby: Life of a Hollywood Rebel' has a total of 440 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Is this book part of a series or an edition? A: Yes, this book is a First Edition.
- Q: What themes does the book explore regarding Hal Ashby's life? A: The book explores themes of individuality, creativity, and the struggles Ashby faced throughout his life, including his childhood experiences and challenges within the film industry.
- Q: How does this book contribute to understanding Hal Ashby's impact on cinema? A: The biography offers an intimate look at Ashby's life and work, illustrating how his unconventional style and innovative filmmaking continue to influence modern filmmakers.