In Mad As Hell, Dave Itzkoff of The New York Times recounts the surprising and dramatic story of how Network made it to the screen. The movie was the creation of Paddy Chayefsky, the tough, driven, Oscar-winning screenwriter whose vision-outlandish for its time-is all too real today. Itzkoff uses new interviews with the cast and crew, as well as Chayefsky's notes, letters, and drafts to re-create the action in front of and behind the camera. He also speaks with today's leading broadcasters and filmmakers to assess Network's lasting impact on television and popular culture. They testify to the enduring genius of Paddy Chayefsky, who foresaw the future and whose life offers an unforgettable lesson about the true cost of self-expression.

About the Author
Dave Itzkoff is a culture reporter at The New York Times, where he writes regularly about film, television, theater, music, and popular culture. He has previously worked at Spin, Maxim, and Details, and his work has appeared in GQ, Vanity Fair, and Wired, among other publications. He is the author of two previous books, Cocaine's Son and Lads. He lives in New York City.


Book Information
ISBN 9781250062246
Author Dave Itzkoff
Format Paperback
Page Count 320
Imprint St Martin's Press
Publisher St Martin's Press
Weight(grams) 332g
Dimensions(mm) 226mm * 144mm * 21mm