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Conversations with Wilder,New
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In Conversations with Wilder, Hollywood's legendary and famously elusive director Billy Wilder agrees for the first time to talk extensively about his life and work.Here, in an extraordinary book with more than 650 blackandwhite photographs including film posters, stills, grabs, and neverbeforeseen pictures from Wilder's own collection the ninetythreeyearold icon talks to Cameron Crowe, one of today's bestknown writerdirectors, about thirty years at the very heart of Hollywood, and about screenwriting and camera work, set design and stars, his peers and their movies, the studio system and films today. In his distinct voice we hear Wilder's inside view on his collaborations with such stars as Barbara Stanwyck, Gary Cooper, Marilyn Monroe, Jack Lemmon, Tony Curtis, William Holden, Audrey Hepburn, and Greta Garbo (he was a writer at MGM during the making of Ninotchka. Here are Wilder's sharp and funny behindthescenes stories about the making of A Foreign Affair, Double Indemnity, Sunset Boulevard, Love in the Afternoon, Some Like It Hot, The Apartment, and Ace in the Hole, among many others. Wilder is ever mysterious, but Crowe gets him to speak candidly on Stanwyck: 'She knew the script, everybody's lines, never a fault, never a mistake'; on Cary Grant: 'I had Cary Grant in mind for four of my pictures . . . slipped through my net every time'; on the 'Lubitsch Touch': 'It was the elegant use of the superjoke.' Wilder also remembers his early years in Vienna, working as a journalist in Berlin, rooming with Peter Lorre at the Chateau Marmont always with the same dry wit, toughminded romanticism, and elegance that are the hallmarks of Wilder's films. This book is a classic of Hollywood history and lore.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Conversations with Wilder'? A: 'Conversations with Wilder' primarily explores the life and work of legendary director Billy Wilder, featuring his insights on Hollywood, screenwriting, and his collaborations with iconic stars.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Conversations with Wilder'? A: The book is authored by Cameron Crowe, a well-known writer and director.
- Q: What type of photographs are included in the book? A: The book contains over 650 black-and-white photographs, including film posters, stills, and rare images from Billy Wilder's personal collection.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Conversations with Wilder'? A: 'Conversations with Wilder' was published on November 2, 1999.
- Q: Is 'Conversations with Wilder' available in different formats? A: Yes, 'Conversations with Wilder' is available in a hardcover format.
- Q: How many pages does 'Conversations with Wilder' have? A: 'Conversations with Wilder' has a total of 400 pages.
- Q: What genre does 'Conversations with Wilder' fall under? A: 'Conversations with Wilder' is categorized under the Performing Arts genre.
- Q: Can you provide a brief overview of the content covered in the book? A: The book features extensive interviews with Billy Wilder, discussing his film career, behind-the-scenes stories, and his experiences with famous actors and the Hollywood studio system.
- Q: Is the book suitable for readers who are not familiar with Billy Wilder's work? A: Yes, the book provides context about Billy Wilder's films and contributions to cinema, making it accessible for readers new to his work.
- Q: What notable films does Billy Wilder discuss in 'Conversations with Wilder'? A: The book includes discussions about several of Wilder's classic films, such as 'Double Indemnity,' 'Sunset Boulevard,' 'Some Like It Hot,' and 'The Apartment.'