جزئیات کتاب
فرمت
جلد نرم
صفحات
128
زبان
انگلیسی
منتشر شده
Jan 1, 2016
ناشر
Faber & Faber
ISBN-10
057133122X
ISBN-13
9780571331222
توضیحات
In a vibrant and chaotic Hollywood of the 1950s, Eddie Mannix navigates the tangled web of moral dilemmas, personal ambitions, and the glittering facade of the film industry. As a fixer for a major studio, he is tasked with maintaining the reputation of its stars while managing scandals and crises that threaten to unravel the carefully crafted illusions of cinema. With wit and determination, he tackles everything from missing actors to kidnapping plots, showcasing the absurdity and complexity of the world behind the silver screen.
Amidst the comedic chaos, Mannix grapples with his own existential questions as he strives to uphold the values of family and faith in a place where appearances often trump reality. The narrative unfolds with a colorful cast of characters, each representing a facet of Tinseltown's eccentricities. Through Mannix's experiences, the story captures the essence of a bygone era, reflecting on the sacrifices made for both art and personal integrity in a world that often seems to reward the opposite.
Amidst the comedic chaos, Mannix grapples with his own existential questions as he strives to uphold the values of family and faith in a place where appearances often trump reality. The narrative unfolds with a colorful cast of characters, each representing a facet of Tinseltown's eccentricities. Through Mannix's experiences, the story captures the essence of a bygone era, reflecting on the sacrifices made for both art and personal integrity in a world that often seems to reward the opposite.