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Noel Rubinton, "Looking for a Story: A Complete Guide to the Writings of John McPhee" (Princeton UP, 2025)

New Books in Journalism

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The Singular Cinematic Adaptation of John McPhee's Work

This chapter explores the unique intersection of John McPhee's writings and their cinematic adaptations, particularly focusing on the film inspired by his story 'Brudeau Zone' starring Walter Matthau. It highlights the rarity of adaptations of McPhee's extensive literary works, with this being the only film realization of his stories despite various options considered for others.

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