Sex and Genius - Couverture souple

Williams, Conrad

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0747559821 ISBN 13 : 9780747559825

Editeur : Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, 2002

Synopsis

In Michael Lear's estimation, James Hilldyard is Master of the British novel. Calling on this contemporary genius at home in Italy, Michael is disappointed not to acquire permission for the TV profile he wants to produce, but is bafflingly offered a job as the great man's literary secretary instead. This break from his rackety London media life seems just what Michael actually needs - until a captivating actress comes to town, followed by a pack of Hollywood hounds sniffing at her heels, all trying to get the film rights on Hilldyard's as yet unpublished novel. It is unpublished not just because Hilldyard believes 'adaptation of any decent novel is vandalism' but because he cannot face the terrible secret about himself contained in it. "Sex And Genius" is set on that high plane where creative genius and the Hollywood System carry out their big gun fights. Williams knows the territory well and he plays out his drama there with thoughtfulness yet panache.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Conrad Williams was born in Winnipeg and lives in Willesden Green. Educated at Bedales School and Trinity College, Cambridge, he qualified as a barrister before becoming a literary agent and author. As an agent, he represents screenwriters, directors and playwrights, and works closely with book agents.

He is the author of three highly acclaimed novels, Sex & Genius, The Concert Pianist, and Unfinished Business, all published by Bloomsbury. He is a keen amateur pianist and chamber musician. His short stories have been broadcast on Radio 4 and published in You Magazine, and he has written on musical matters for Pianist Magazine. He is married with two daughters.

For further information see http://www.conradwilliams.co.uk/

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
• Date d'édition: 2002
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0747559821
• ISBN 13: 9780747559825
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 320
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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