Almost Famous (Screenplays) (Paperback)

by Cameron Crowe (Author)

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Product Description
The screenplay of the brilliant new film about rock 'n' roll journalism, from the writer/director of Jerry Maguire.

Inspired by his own start in journalism as a teenage reporter for Rolling Stone, Cameron Crowe has created a coming-of-age story that is both funny and moving-and laced with sex, drugs, and rock 'n' roll. Set in 1973 and starring Frances McDormand, Billy Crudup, and Noah Taylor, Crowe's new film tells the story of a fifteen-year-old boy whose dream of becoming a rock journalist comes true when Rolling Stone sends him on tour with the up-and-coming rock band Stillwater-loosely based on Led Zeppelin-over the objections of his protective mother. Crowe brings the same wry humor he brought to Jerry Maguire as well as the brilliant evocations of teen life that animated his earlier cult film Fast Times at Ridgemont High to chronicle and celebrate a pivotal moment in rock history-and one teenage boy's place in it.


About the Author
Cameron Crowe is among the most successful writer/directors in Hollywood today. In addition to his films, he is also the author of the critically acclaimed portrait of the director Billy Wilder, Conversations with Wilder, that was published last year. He lives in California.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Faber & Faber; 1st edition (November 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0571205690
• ISBN-13: 978-0571205691
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #71,078 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Famous Words, October 31, 2000

By	Frank J. Meckel - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

When a film becomes the darling of the critics and viewers alike, you can be quite certain a good script is at the core of the success. Almost Famous is no exception. The screenplay is remarkably close to the final edit of the film, with only a few scenes that will probably make it into the DVD release of the film. These scenes fill out the characters even more, and in at least one case, anchor a wayward reference in the final cut of the film.

Several characters in the film will become immortalized by their dialogue, and savoring it in the context of the entire screenplay is a real treat. In addition to the screenplay, there is an interview with Cameron Crowe that covers many of the questions you or I would like to ask Crowe about this film. Yes, almost all of it really happened, and Crowe gives his take on a world and lifestyle that albeit passing and circumstantial, became real for the people who lived it. I recommend it highly.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Almost..., June 18, 2001

By	Nom de Plume "not-so-famous poet" (Nowhere Zen, New Jersey) - See all my reviews

As good as the movie. Well, okay, better. (Isn't the book always better?) This includes details the movie left out and tells the story just as well. Also includes interviews with Cameron Crowe. EXCELLENT Book.

4 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It was right on with the movie, November 6, 2000

By	Virgil T Stone (Redlands, Ca) - See all my reviews

After seeing the movie I couldn't wait for the book to come out. I got it the first day of November and read it in like one day. I am now reading it again and picking up more then I did before, not because I read to fast but because you just do. If you are a fan of the movie and want a little behind the story look then get this screenplay (book).