allen, woody

A biography of Woody Allen, tracing his path to success as a screenwriter, film director, and movie star, and discussing the disparaties between Allen's private life and his on-screen persona.

Photographs and selections from his best, wittiest, and most profound work are gathered together. The excerpts range from one-liners to memorable on-screen exchanges to essays, and are drawn from Woody's stand-up routines, his classic New Yorker pieces, his screenplays, film outtakes, magazine articles, plays, and interviews.

The author presents a comprehensive biography of Woody Allen, taken from his thirty-six years of interviews with the legendary actor, writer, and director.

Spotlights four popular comedians and discusses their roles in the renaissance of the comedy film.

Chronicles the life and work of film director Woody Allen. Highlights some of his more notable works and features full-color and black-and-white photographs throughout. Includes a chronology and filmography.

Contains information from conversations with comedian and and filmmaker Woody Allen which covers his thoughts and observations from 1971 to 2007. Includes data about his screenplays, films, casting, acting, and directing along with his difficulty in casting American men. Also discusses his favorite films like Citizen Kane and Airplane! and other related material.