Pandaemonium
Leslie Epstein
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Pandaemonium
Published
1997
Publisher
St. Martin's Press
Pages
398
ISBN-10
0312156227
Description
Pandaemonium is the definitive novel of Hollywood in its most glamorous era, a work that examines the very roots of film itself, and their hold upon the dark, underground forces of instinct and imagination. Narrated by the ever-wise, yet sexually tormented Peter Lorre, this book assembles a huge cast of Hollywood types - moguls, agents, directors, stars and starlets, writers, gossip columnists and mere hangers-on - who converge on Pandaemonium, a Nevada ghost town, on the eve of World War II. There, they all fall under the spell of a great European film director named Rudolph Von Beckmann, whose secret plan is to turn a routine B western into an extraordinary film of Antigone, and so warn the world of the dictator who would destroy it. But in the heat of the desert and his own fevered imaginings, it is Von Beckmann who becomes the tyrant and - in an atmosphere that is part Armageddon, part Gotterdammerung - it is his world that is destroyed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Pandaemonium?
This edition of Pandaemonium has approximately 398 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 Pandaemonium?
For most readers, Pandaemonium typically takes between 8h 18m and 5h 32m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 99,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 6h 38m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 14 days • Estimated word count: 99,500 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 Pandaemonium?
The estimated word count for Pandaemonium is approximately 99,500 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 Pandaemonium?
Pandaemonium was written by Leslie Epstein.
When was Pandaemonium published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1997. The original work may have been published on a different date.