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The World Is Yours: The Story of Scarface Hardcover – May 7, 2024

by Glenn Kenny (Author)
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The behind-the-scenes story of the iconic film, featuring new interviews with the cast and crew.

An unflinching confrontation of humanity’s dark side, Brian De Palma’s crime drama film Scarface gave rise to a cultural revolution upon its release in 1983. Its impact was unprecedented, making globe-spanning waves as a defining portrait of the gritty Miami street life. From Al Pacino’s masterful characterization of Tony Montana to the iconic “Say hello to my little friend,” Scarface maintains its reputation as an unwavering game changer in cult classic cinema.

With brand-new interviews and untold stories of the film’s production, longtime film critic Glenn Kenny takes us on an unparalleled journey through the making of American depictions of crime. The World Is Yours highlights the influential characters and themes within Scarface, reflecting on how its storied legacy played such a major role in American culture.
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From the Publisher

"This meticulous examination of Scarface is a wildly enjoyable ride." - Kirkus Reviews
"The wild, weird world of film and filmmaking is where and what [Glenn Kenny] lives and breathes."
Delve into the lasting impact behind the cult classic Scarface with never-before-seen interviews

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“The genesis, creation and afterlife of 'Scarface' make for a fascinating, surprisingly complex tale, engagingly told…Kenny’s book comes off as authoritative, the final word on the subject.” –Washington Post

“Comprehensive, energetically written… Scarface fans should be sure to read this absolutely necessary book, and so should readers who enjoy a good book about moviemaking, even if they haven’t seen this particular film.” –Booklist

“Readers will be spellbound.” –Publishers Weekly


“Glenn Kenny is not merely a tremendously skilled writer, he is, more importantly, an interesting one… The wild, weird world of film and filmmaking is where and what he lives and breathes.” —Todd Hanson, The Onion, Aqua Teen Hunger Force

“This meticulous examination of Scarface is a wildly enjoyable ride… Kenny patiently outlines every moviemaking piece and shows how it fits in the bloody, brilliant Scarface puzzle.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

“[A] thoughtful study of Scarface’s lasting impact on American culture… Fans of the film and moviemaking students will discover a new appreciation for the process of bringing Scarface to life (and death).”—Library Journal

About the Author

Glenn Kenny is a long time film critic based in New York. He has written for publications such as Film Comment, the Village Voice, and Rolling Stones and contributes film reviews to the New York Times and RogerEbert.com. He teaches film at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts. He is the author of "Robert De Niro: Anatomy of an Actor" and has appeared in films such as Steven Soderbergh's "The Girlfriend Experience" and Ricky D'Angelo's "The Sky Is Clear and Blue Today."

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hanover Square Press
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 7, 2024
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ Original
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 320 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1335449620
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1335449627
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.32 x 1.06 x 9.09 inches
  • Best Sellers Rank: #511,602 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.9 out of 5 stars 32 ratings

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Glenn Kenny is a freelance film reviewer for various publications and writes supplemental essays for a number of boutique video labels. Books to date:

"A Galaxy Not So Far Away: Writers and Artists on 25 Years of 'Star Wars'" (Holt)

"Anatomy of an Actor: Robert De Niro" (Phaidon/Cahiers du Cinema)

"Made Men: The Story of 'Goodfellas'" (Hanover Square Press)

"The World Is Yours: The Story of 'Scarface'" (Hanover Square Press)

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If Tony Montana’s Tiger was to dine on this morsel of a book he’d leave Miami hungry. There is little new here that I didn’t already know about Scarface. This is a meager snack of a study. Beware the movie book with no photographs.
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  • Ron G.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating in-depth look at a cinema classic
    Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2024
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    It’s like the reader is a producer’s assistant and gets a front row seat to the making of this classic, from conception to bringing in the talent, making the deals, shooting and cutting the picture, arguing with the ratings board – all of it. Fascinating inside baseball, written with wit and a sharp eye for detail. If you’re a Scarface fan, you’ll want this book!
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  • Steve Carroll
    4.0 out of 5 stars A bit overdone…
    Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2024
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    Being a huge diploma fan, and therefore a huge Scarface fan, it was a no-brainer that I wanted to read this book. It was chock full of information that, being a well-informed fan, never knew. Although the chapter discussing Rap music’s involvement with the movie needed to be mentioned, I thought that section was over written.
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  • GalwayK
    2.0 out of 5 stars All bone - little meat
    Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2025
    Format: HardcoverVerified Purchase
    If Tony Montana’s Tiger was to dine on this morsel of a book he’d leave Miami hungry. There is little new here that I didn’t already know about Scarface. This is a meager snack of a study. Beware the movie book with no photographs.
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    2.0 out of 5 stars
    All bone - little meat

    Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2025
    If Tony Montana’s Tiger was to dine on this morsel of a book he’d leave Miami hungry. There is little new here that I didn’t already know about Scarface. This is a meager snack of a study. Beware the movie book with no photographs.
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  • Scarface superfan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant! Must-read for Scarface fans!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2024
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    Glenn Kenny has done it again! If you read Kenny's MADE MEN on the making of Goodfellas, then you already know how genius his work is! THE WORLD IS YOURS is an amazing behind the scenes look at another film classic! Absolutely loved this in-depth study of Scarface! If you loved the film, this is a must-read!
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  • Dave Watson, Editor, Movies Matter
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful
    Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2024
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    Glenn Kenny gives this iconic film the history, analysis, and insights it deserves. He covers the trajectories of the medium and all the key players from different vantage points, and probably most importantly he does it interestingly. Film buffs know the key players, but not how our culture created and becomes fixated on the ideas and development of the movie, and why it's imprint across the film and larger American landscapes has stayed emblazoned on our collective psyche. This book is galvanizing start to finish. Thank you, Glenn Kenny.
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