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Difficult Men: Behind the Scenes of a Creative Revolution,New
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The 10th anniversary edition, now with a new preface by the author'A wonderfully smart, lively, and culturally astute survey.' The New York Times Book Review'Grand entertainment...fascinating for anyone curious about the perplexing miracles of how great television comes to be.' The Wall Street Journal'I love this book...It's the kind of thing I wish I'd been able to read in film school, back before such books existed.' Vince Gilligan, creator of Breaking Bad and cocreator of Better Call SaulIn the late 1990s and early 2000s, the landscape of television began an unprecedented transformation. While the networks continued to chase the lowest common denominator, a wave of new shows on cable channels dramatically stretched televisions narrative inventiveness, emotional resonance, and creative ambition. Combining deep reportage with critical analysis and historical context, Brett Martin recounts the rise and inner workings of this artistic watershed a golden age of TV that continues to transform America's cultural landscape. Difficult Men features extensive interviews with all the major players including David Chase (The Sopranos), David Simon and Ed Burns (The Wire), David Milch (NYPD Blue, Deadwood), Alan Ball (Six Feet Under), and Vince Gilligan (Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul) and reveals how television became a truly significant and influential part of our culture.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Difficult Men: Behind the Scenes of a Creative Revolution'? A: The book explores the transformation of television in the late 1990s and early 2000s, detailing how cable networks began to produce innovative and culturally significant programming.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Brett Martin, who combines deep reportage with critical analysis in this work.
- Q: What type of binding does this edition have? A: This edition is a paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Difficult Men' published? A: This book was published on July 29, 2014.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 336 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, it provides critical analysis and historical context, making it suitable for those studying media, television, and cultural history.
- Q: Does this book include interviews with key television figures? A: Yes, it features extensive interviews with major figures such as David Chase, David Simon, and Vince Gilligan.
- Q: What are some notable reviews of the book? A: The New York Times Book Review described it as 'a wonderfully smart, lively, and culturally astute survey.'
- Q: Is this a new or used copy? A: This product is listed as 'New'.
- Q: What is the significance of the book's title? A: The title refers to the complex characters and creators behind groundbreaking television shows, highlighting their creative struggles and achievements.