Cocktails with George and Martha : movies, marriage, and the making of Who's afraid of Virginia Woolf? / Philip Gefter.

Author/creator Gefter, Philip author.
Format Book
PublicationNew York : Bloomsbury Publishing, 2024.
Descriptionxvii, 346 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 25 cm
Subjects

Contents Prologue -- The college of complexes -- Marquee dreams -- Wild applause -- Hollywood bound -- If you give me chocolate, I'll give you flowers -- Flies in the ointment -- The most famous couple in the world -- The art of filmmaking -- Those damned guests -- The producer's other cheek -- Getting to the marrow -- Labor pains -- Edward Albee and Mike Nichols dance the watusi -- Marriage in relief: an epilogue.
Abstract An award-winning author presents the history and impact of both the theatrical and cinematic versions of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? and how it forced audiences to confront deeply-held concepts about relationships, sex and family.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 293-325) and index.
ISBN9781635579628 (hardcover)
ISBN1635579627 (hardcover)
ISBNebook
Stock numberSt Martins Pr, C/O Mps 16365 James Madison Hwy Us Hwy 15, Gordonsville, VA, USA, 22942, (212)6745151 SAN 631-5011

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Joyner General Stacks PN1997 .W53395 G44 2024 ✔ Available Place Hold