From Scream to Dawson's Creek : An Unauthorized Take on the Phenomenal Career of Kevin Williamson (Paperback)

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Product Description

In Hollywood, not only do the stars shine brightly, but occasionally a screenwriter rises to the pantheon of "Celebritydom." The multitalented Kevin Williamson has become one of Hollywood's white-hot commodities.

His first feature film, Scream, became a record-breaking hit in late 1996. This was followed up with screenplays for the top-grossers I Know What You Did Last Summer and Scream 2. His coming-of-age television drama series, Dawson's Creek, continues to win tremendous critical acclaim and big ratings for the WB network. His involvement with Halloween: H20 and The Faculty ensured top box-office slots for those films as well. Now, with a second television series, Wasteland, on the way as well as Scream 3, Williamson continues to expand his hold on the public's attention.

From Scream to Dawson's Creek to Wasteland examines the genesis of Williamson's career, from high-school tragedy and low-budget acting despair to his award winning and box-office-grabbing rise to become the toast of Hollywood's creative elite. The book gives a detailed examination of each of his films and television projects, allowing Hollywood outsiders and insiders alike a riveting view of the making of a star writer.

About the Author

Andy Mangels has reported on science fiction and horror in Hollywood for over a decade. He is the author of Star Wars: The Essential Guide to Characters and Beyond Mulder and Scully: The Mysterious Characters of the X-Files. He resides in Portland, Oregon.

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Renaissance Books; 1st edition (March 9, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1580631223
• ISBN-13: 978-1580631228
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,236,060 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A cover slime green and the pages in between, March 27, 2000

By A Customer

I bought this book because I love the way Kevin writes and wanted to know how he does it. I was pleasantly surprised to find that the book is as much about the actors and actresses he has worked with as it is about Williamson himself. Looking at all those names and photos, I figure Kevin must be responsible for launching at least half of all of today's teen idols. Sure they have pretty faces to begin with, but it's the words that he gives them that makes them so attractive. Also, this may be the only place for fans of the short lived series Wasteland to see details of the now-forgotten show in print. If you're a fan of Williamson's work or even just a fan of Dawson's Creek or I Know What You Did, this book's for you.

5.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining, March 28, 2002

By	Dave Walsh (new york) - See all my reviews

I watched Scream a couple of times, before. After reading this book, I wanted to go out and rent Scream again. In fact, I will be purchasing the DVD. It got me really excited in every scene, and every word spoken in the movie.

5.0 out of 5 stars An unauthorized , yet informative bio of Kevin Williamson ., August 3, 2000

By	jamie white (Ohio) - See all my reviews

This biography is great for the reader interested in the career and life of Kevin williamson . If you are interested in him or any of his movies this is the book for you .