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How I Made A Hundred Movies In Hollywood And Never Lost A Dime Paperback – Illustrated, August 22, 1998

by Roger Corman (Author)

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In these pages Roger Corman, the most successful independent filmmaker in Hollywood relates his experiences as the director and/or producer of such low-budget classics Attack of the Crab Monsters, The Little Shop of Horrors, The Raven, The Man with the X-ray Eyes, The Wild Angels, The Trip, Night Call Nurses, Bloody Mama, Piranha, and many others. He also discusses his distribution of the Bergman, Fellini, and Truffaut movies that later won Academy Awards in the Best Foreign Film category. Corman alumni—John Sayles, Martin Scorsese, Jack Nicholson, Vincent Price, Francis Ford Coppola, Peter Bogdanovich, Peter Fonda, Joe Dante, and Jonathan Demme, among others—contribute their recollections to give added perspective to Corman's often hilarious, always informative autobiography.

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Da Capo Press
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August 22, 1998
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0306808749
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As a screenwriter, producer, and director, Corman is responsible for making many of the most god-awful?but profitable?stinkers in cinematic history. Still, he launched the careers of many other, more talented artists, e.g., Jack Nicholson, Robert DeNiro, Martin Scorsese, and Francis Coppola, and where would Mystery Science Theater be without him? Here he reveals the secrets of his quite remarkable career in a "disarmingly modest fashion" (LJ 5/1/90). A solid volume for all film collections.
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About the Author

Roger Corman founded the film company AIP, and has directed and/or produced such low-budget classics as Attack of the Crab Monsters, The Little Shop of Horrors, The Raven, The Man with the X-Ray Eyes, The Wild Angels, The Trip, Night Call Nurses, Bloody Mama, Piranha, and many others.

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Publisher : Da Capo Press; Illustrated edition (August 22, 1998)
Language : English
Paperback : 254 pages
ISBN-10 : 0306808749
ISBN-13 : 978-0306808746
Item Weight : 11.3 ounces
Dimensions : 9 x 6 x 0.7 inches

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Tx Blue

FAR BETTER THAN EXPECTED

Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2020

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I am a big fan of Roger Corman. I figured I would like this but didn't think it would be as good as it is.

PROS
- CRAFTSMAN & SAVVY BUSINESSMAN: I learned that Corman is much more than a man who has been behind the production of over 400 movies. He is also a crafty businessman who has done his research on how to get movies made affordably while still having a great time along the way.
- GREAT BTS STORIES: Great anecdotes and Behind The Scenes recollections of the production of some of his movies. I really like that there are numerous additional parts from the various people who have worked for him over the years giving their take on the same events that he is recalling. Corman has helped well over 100 people in the industry to get started, really big names, and a number of them have their take on these recollections which really helps to make the stories even that much more rich.
- FUNNY: I often find myself laughing at the things that have gone into these productions. I have been a part of a few indie movies and hundreds of photo shoots so I know crazy things can happen, especially when you're doing a run&gun kind of shoot. The results are really funny and sometimes leave you wondering how they survived it.
- INSPIRATIONAL: If you sit home thinking you can't chase your dreams or have a long list of excuses for not living your best life then Roger Corman is going to shoot down some of those excuses. He has managed to find ways and just gets it done.

CONS
- The only one I can think of is that I wish he would have followed this book up with more of them.

CONCLUSION
Warning: This is going to sound sappy but it is sincere.
- Like a lot of people I thought of Roger Corman as the King of the B-Movies. Now that I've read this book I realize he is far more. He is clever, courageous, always learning, ambitious, funny, and as he says, a craftsman. I love reading inspirational books and this is definitely one of them. Jack Nicholson, Peter Fonda, Bruce Dern, James Cameron, Martin Scorsese, Francis Ford Coppola, Peter Bogdanovich, and so many more have worked with him, learned from him, and most got their start with him.

This book just scratches the surface as to why Roger Corman is a legend. I hope you enjoy it as much as I.

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A Rollicking Read

Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2021

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As fast-paced and fun as this memoir is, it still probably took me longer to read than it took Corman to make some of his movies.

Before reading this, I didn't know much about Corman and figured he was just a low-budget schlockmeister whose only concern was turning a buck. And while it is true he was very business savvy and motivated by profit, making movies was always about more than the money. Corman emerges as a very funny, creative, and ambitious filmmaker, whether directing, producing, or distributing.

This book offers great insight into the business side of movies in tandem with hilarious behind the scenes anecdotes. Corman discovered and/or nurtured the fledgling careers of dozens of future Hollywood giants, including Jack Nicholson, Francis Ford Coppola, Dennis Hopper, Ron Howard (as director), Jonathan Demme, Martin Scorcese, Sylvester Stallone, and James Cameron, to name just a few. In a town known for backstabbing, fleeting loyalty, and dirty dealing, it's telling that Corman seems to be universally hailed as a fair and generous collaborator, as attested by the many testimonials in this book. (Of course, they wouldn't include the negatives, if any, but even outside of this book I haven't found anything to besmirch his reputation.) He had a great eye for talent and gleefully exploited it by paying more in opportunity than cash, but those opportunities launched many to great heights they might never had achieved if they'd had to work their way up gradually within the more bureaucratic and less meritocratic studio system.

After reading this I watched Corman's original Little Shop of Horrors (1962) (purportedly made in just two days and one night of shooting) and laughed harder at a movie than I have in years. Corman, educated as an engineer, placed efficiency foremost and famously didn't waste words on set, preferring to move quickly to the next setup rather than dribbling time away in piddling "thank you that was great" fluffing of cast and crew egos. He was a master of maximizing budgets, often scripting and shooting entire new films if he had time remaining on a set, which apparently was the case with Little Shop, hence its rushed production. But that sort of headlong gung ho push to keep creating and take advantage of every opportunity resulted in more than one masterpiece.

Corman's story is fascinating and inspiring. It would be hard, if not impossible, to replicate his career trajectory today, but with new filming and distribution technologies, there are unique avenues for today's hungry filmmakers to make a splash, and this book might just serve as an impetus for them to get out there and make it happen.

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I love this book

Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2016

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I love this book. I pick it up about every decade or so and re-read it. It's a quick read. It's not really a how-to book. It's a how-he-did-it book. Corman tells stories about the movies he's made.

I can't tell you why I love this book so much other than to say is explodes with independent gusto. I'm not really a fan of Corman's movies, but I am a fan of movies. I love reading about how they're made. The book made me want to go back and watch some of Corman's early films, and you know what? Several of them are quite good. They're not the schlock that you would expect. Remember, these movies played in drive-ins, and later, on VHS when that boom hit. His later films--the ones he produced but didn't direct--have a lot of trash mixed in with a few gems.

This is an excellent book if you are interested in reading about that period of filmmaking. It's written with a lite touch. Parts are funny. Reading it is akin to sitting next to Corman at a pub, sharing a brew, and having him tell you about his life.

If what I've said appeals to you, then buy it. You won't regret it.

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Willie Taylor

A real gem

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 20, 2016

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I really loved this book. It is well written, with some interesting snippets from famous faces Corman worked with over his career. These snippets often give a funny and contradictory viewpoint to that put forward in the main text. I had never heard of Corman before reading the book, I simply bought it because of the title. I feel very lucky to have tripped over a real gem.

Ishmael Norris

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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 3, 2016

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velocityjay

Four Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 27, 2016

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MR P G WEST

Brilliant

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 23, 2014

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Great example for indie film makers. It's become my bible! I have read this a few times now with great stories on how he made his movies.

scott

great

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 20, 2014

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great book , this is one to read for all interested in making money in movies. and amazon force me to write more.

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