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Great account of Woody Allen's life. Many details in the book about his family, growing up, etc. I couldn't put this book down.
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Woody Allen : A Biography
Woody Allen A Biography
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Few celebrities are as instantly recognizable as Woody Allen. Few are as notoriously shy. And perhaps none are as elusive: Is Woody Allen a comedian who wants to be taken seriously? Or is he a serious artist whose films happen to be funny? The very fact that Eric Lax was granted access to Woody for four years in order to research this biography ... more »
Author:
Few celebrities are as instantly recognizable as Woody Allen. Few are as notoriously shy. And perhaps none are as elusive: Is Woody Allen a comedian who wants to be taken seriously? Or is he a serious artist whose films happen to be funny? The very fact that Eric Lax was granted access to Woody for four years in order to research this biography ... more »
ISBN-13: 9780394583495
ISBN-10: 0394583493
Publication Date: 5/7/1991
Pages: 385
Rating: 5
ISBN-10: 0394583493
Publication Date: 5/7/1991
Pages: 385
Rating: 5
4.3 stars, based on 5 ratings
Publisher: Knopf
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback, Audio Cassette
Members Wishing: 0
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Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback, Audio Cassette
Members Wishing: 0
Reviews: Member | Amazon | Write a Review
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Allen is a pain in the butt sometimes, pushing his character shtick too far, but nobody makes movies like he does. His feel for New York life is dead-on, and his characters are more human than anybody else in movies.
And finally, who is as original as Woody? This book was a tremendous example of boigraphy at it's best.
And finally, who is as original as Woody? This book was a tremendous example of boigraphy at it's best.
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