Horton Foote : America's storyteller / Wilborn Hampton.

Author/creator Hampton, Wilborn
Format Book
Edition1st Free Press hardcover ed.
Publication InfoNew York : Free Press, 2009.
Description292 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm
Supplemental ContentPublisher description
Subjects

Contents Wharton: front porches and kitchen tables -- Pasadena: the actor prepares -- Greenwich Village: auditions -- New York: the writer emerges -- Lillian -- Golden age of television -- Adaptations -- Oscar and disappointment -- New Hampshire exile -- Old letters and faded photographs -- The orphan's home cycle and Tender mercies -- Waxahachie: family reunion -- Grief and carrying on -- New plays and new audiences -- American storyteller.
Abstract The first comprehensive biography of one of America's greatest playwrights, whose work--from "The Trip to Bountiful" to the film adaptation of "To Kill a Mockingbird"--has helped shape American life for more than 60 years. b&w photos.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 271) and index.
LCCN 2009007387
ISBN9781416566403
ISBN1416566406

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks PS3511.O344 Z63 2009 ✔ Available Place Hold