Eric Lax Livres

Le ton est donné. Comique et nonchalant, subtil et dévastateur. Depuis plus de trente ans, Eric Lax partage avec le réalisateur chéri des français les affres et les joies du scénario, de la mise en scène, du casting... Leurs conversations introduisent le lecteur dans les salles de montage et de projection, lui révèlent les dessous des séances d'écriture, les secrets des scènes cultes, l'invitent dans les coulisses de la création. Jamais un réalisateur ne s'était livré à ce point depuis le célèbre livre de François Truffaut sur Hitchcock. De Woody-spermatozoïde dans Tout ce que vous avez toujours voulu savoir sur le sexe... à Woody-magicien dans Scoop, Allen se décline en idées géniales et répliques d'anthologie, passant du drame au burlesque, des sentiments aux crimes, cultivant ses obsessions : le jazz, Freud, les Knicks, et les jolies filles... Qu'il parle ou filme, Woody Allen est comme le cinéma, passionnant et dérisoire, incontournable.

In discussions that begin in 1971 and end in 2009, Allen talks about every facet of moviemaking through the prism of his own work as well as the larger world of film, and in so doing reveals an artist’s development over the course of his career. He speaks about his influences and about the genesis of his ideas; about writing, casting, acting, shooting, directing, editing, and scoring—and throughout shows himself to be thoughtful, honest, self-deprecating, always witty, and often hilarious.

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 must be counted as a triumph. And what Lax has produced is a marvel of intimacy and insight: a book that traces Allen's career from his precocious start as a gag writer to his apotheosis as a genuine auteur; a book that takes readers behind the scenes of films such as Annie Hall, Hannah and Her Sisters, and Crimes and Misdemeanors; a book that overflows with Woody's candid opinions of his work, his personal relationships, and his life.

This biography uncovers Bogart's own childhood writing, his extensive FBI file and the Warner Brothers archives. The authors interviewed 200 of his friends and colleagues to present a picture of the life, loves and careers of an enduring symbol of American cinema.

For more than three decades, Woody Allen has been talking regularly and candidly with Eric Lax, and has given him singular and unfettered access to his film sets, his editing room, and his thoughts and observations. In discussions that begin in 1971 and continue into 2007, Allen discusses every facet of moviemaking through the prism of his own films and the work of directors he admires. In doing so, he reveals an artist's development over the course of his career to date, from joke writer to standup comedian to world-acclaimed filmmaker. Allen talks about the seeds of his ideas and the writing of his screenplays; about casting and acting, shooting and directing, editing and scoring.--From publisher description

Biografie van de filmkunstenaar (1935), van zijn beginjaren als gagschrijver tot zijn roem als acteur en filmer.

Focusing on the extraordinary impact of penicillin, this book weaves together narrative history and popular science to reveal the remarkable true story behind its discovery and development. It explores the scientific breakthroughs and the individuals involved, highlighting the transformative effects of this medical miracle on healthcare and society. The engaging storytelling makes complex scientific concepts accessible, providing readers with a deep appreciation of penicillin's legacy.

Delving into the groundbreaking journey of the first wonder drug, this narrative uncovers the pivotal figures behind its discovery and the profound impact it had on modern medicine. The book highlights the challenges and triumphs faced by these innovators, revealing how their work transformed healthcare and societal norms. Through a blend of historical context and personal stories, it illustrates the drug's revolutionary effects on treatment and the lives it saved, marking a significant turning point in medical history.