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Picture
Book • 1952
In 'Picture', Lillian Ross chronicles the production of John Huston's 1951 film adaptation of Stephen Crane's 'The Red Badge of Courage'.
The book, which originated from a series of articles Ross wrote for The New Yorker, provides a detailed and nuanced account of the film's development, from its inception to its eventual release.
Ross's investigative technique involves meticulous notes and extensive quotes from the key figures involved, including Huston and producer Gottfried Reinhardt.
The book is praised for its novel-like narrative, its wry observations of the Hollywood system, and its exploration of the tension between artistic vision and commercial viability.
The book, which originated from a series of articles Ross wrote for The New Yorker, provides a detailed and nuanced account of the film's development, from its inception to its eventual release.
Ross's investigative technique involves meticulous notes and extensive quotes from the key figures involved, including Huston and producer Gottfried Reinhardt.
The book is praised for its novel-like narrative, its wry observations of the Hollywood system, and its exploration of the tension between artistic vision and commercial viability.
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