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 |
| Publication | New York : Bloomsbury Publishing, 2024. |
| Description | xvii, 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 note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 293-325) and index. |
| ISBN | 9781635579628 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 1635579627 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | ebook |
| Stock number | St Martins Pr, C/O Mps 16365 James Madison Hwy Us Hwy 15, Gordonsville, VA, USA, 22942, (212)6745151 SAN 631-5011 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | PN1997 .W53395 G44 2024 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |