Title:
I'll have what she's having : how Nora Ephron's three iconic films saved the romantic comedy
Author:
Edition:
First edition.
Publication Date:
2017
Publication Information:
New York : Hachette Books, 2017.
Physical Description:
341 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, some color ; 24 cm
ISBN:
9780316353885
Abstract:
An assessment of the making of Nora Ephron's revered trilogy, 'When Harry Met Sally," "You've Got Mail," and "Sleepless in Seattle" shares an intimate portrait of the writer's life and her enduring influence on a generation of Hollywood women.
Contents:
Introduction -- It was a sign -- Transitional people -- The orgasm and the aftershock -- This is her life -- Sleepless nights -- Nearest thing to heaven -- Sleepless, stressed and addicted to Starbucks -- Make Nora happy -- Stardust -- "A bouquet of newly sharpened pencils" (also known as IM-ing with the enemy) -- Pride and prejudice and perfect hair -- A heart in New York -- Afterword.
Language:
English
