Monster
John Gregory Dunne
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Monster
Published
2000
Publisher
Pan
Pages
203
ISBN-10
0330392468
Description
Monster is John Gregory Dunne's mordantly funny account of life on the Hollywood food chain. Dunne and his wife, Joan Didion, have been working in the movies for over twenty-five years, and have written, rewritten, brainstormed, and developed two dozen scripts, seven of which have been produced. Monster is the candid chronicle of how one of those scripts finally got made into Up Close & Personal, starring Robert Redford and Michelle Pfeiffer. The Up Close screenplay started out as the story of Jessica Savitch, the television news anchorwoman whose history included drugs, opportunistic sex, and an early, violent death. Over the years it was refined into a story that would "make the audience walk out feeling uplifted, good about something, and good about themselves," as one executive put it in an early script meeting. The tale of how this happened is a hilarious saga that Dunne relates with a wicked eye and perfect pitch for the absurdities and savage infighting of the film industry.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Monster?
This edition of Monster has approximately 203 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Monster?
For most readers, Monster typically takes between 4h 14m and 2h 49m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 50,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 23m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 7 days • Estimated word count: 50,750 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Monster?
The estimated word count for Monster is approximately 50,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Monster?
Monster was written by John Gregory Dunne.
When was Monster published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2000. The original work may have been published on a different date.