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Adventures in the Screen Trade

Book • 1983

William Goldman

Adventures in the Screen Trade is a candid and insightful look at the Hollywood film industry, written by William Goldman.

The book is divided into three parts, offering essays on Hollywood realities, stories from Goldman's projects, and a practical guide to adapting a short story into a screenplay.

It includes the full screenplay of 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid' and provides valuable advice for aspiring screenwriters.

Mentioned by

Conor Morrissey

Dr. Ken Atchity

Mentioned in 6 episodes

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, who re-read it after 25 years and found it insightful about the movie industry.

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as a magnificent read for those interested in movies.

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Mentioned by

Conor Morrissey

for his quote on story endings.

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Mentioned by

Matthew Dicks

as an entertaining and informative book on screenwriting and storytelling.

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as a wonderful read for anyone interested in screenwriting.

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Recommended by

Russ Roberts

as a great read.

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Mentioned by

Dr. Ken Atchity

, highlighting a passage about the film industry.

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