Picture
Lillian Ross
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Picture
by Lillian Ross
Published
February 18, 1997
Publisher
Modern Library
Pages
376
ISBN-13
9780679602545
ISBN-10
0679602542
Description
When New Yorker staff writer Lillian Ross heard that John Huston was planning to make a film of Stephen Crane's The Red Badge of Courage, she decided she would follow the movie's progress "in order to learn whatever I might learn about the American motion-picture industry." In the spring of 1950, Huston visited New York and called the young writer to say that progress was not smooth: "Come on over, kid, and I'll tell you all about the hassle.". Lillian Ross's marvelous description of John Huston's work and the film's subsequent fate at the hands of its studio bosses was first published as a serial in The New Yorker and was released in book form as Picture in 1952. It remains the best account of the inner workings of Hollywood.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Picture?
This edition of Picture has approximately 376 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 Picture?
For most readers, Picture typically takes between 7h 50m and 5h 13m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 94,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 6h 16m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 13 days • Estimated word count: 94,000 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 Picture?
The estimated word count for Picture is approximately 94,000 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 Picture?
Picture was written by Lillian Ross.
When was Picture published?
The publication date for this specific edition is February 18, 1997. The original work may have been published on a different date.