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Adventures in the Screen Trade

Book • 1983
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.

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