Inspirational Hollywood [Paperback]

Ronald Deutsch (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1999

Need inspiration and motivation to crack the doors of Hollywood? Want to rekindle your passion for film?

Turn to any page in this collection of brief quotations from the world's greatest filmmakers and be amused and inspired. With entries that range from pithy sound bites to profound advice, this is the perfect gift for anyone interested in movies.

Includes quotes from such notables as Woody Allen, Fred Astaire, Ellen Barkin, Ingmar Bergman, Marlon Brando, Mel Brooks, Jean Cocteau, David Cronenberg, Robert De Niro, Clint Eastwood, Katharine Hepburn, Alfred Hitchcock, John Huston, Lawrence Kasdan, Nicole Kidman, Stanley Kubrick, Paul Newman, Jack Nicholson, Laurence Olivier, Martin Scorsese, Steven Spielberg, Billy Wilder and Robin Williams.

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This book is filled with brief quotations ranging from pithy sound bites to profound advice from the world's greatest filmmakers, actors, and artists. Need inspiration and motivation to crack the doors of Hollywood? Need to remember why you got into filmmaking in the first place, or why you continue to stay? Flip open this book on any page and be amused, inspired, and rekindle your passion for the filmic arts. A perfect gift for anyone interested in the movies.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Michael Wiese Productions (July 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0941188639
• ISBN-13: 978-0941188630
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.6 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,628,887 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Inspiration., April 18, 2002

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This review is from: Inspirational Hollywood (Paperback)

The entertainment business is filled with fear, loathing, and cynicism. Negativity abounds in the land of movie magic. Yet, even admist all the mud-slinging and political game-playing, fragments of truth can be found. This book is a collection of various quotations from some of Hollywood's most elite, powerful, and beloved stars and moguls. Some of the quotations are inspiring and uplifting. Some are a little vain and conceited (contrary to what the subtitle says). However, all are cause for thought and possible reflection.

Though, the book is divided into several chapters, there are really two sections. The first section includes quotes on a variety of subjects from laughter, beauty, age and love. Just about anyone can appreciate these quotations. The second half of the book includes quotes about Hollywood, acting, directing, and writing. Unless you're familiar with the biz, the second half of the book will probably be nothing more than slightly amusing. However, should you be a struggling artist, the second half is full of quotes to fuel your creative fire and keep one going through the long and draining days ahead.

Overall, an easy, yet thought provoking read, full of great quotes for both the common man and the struggling artist.