Paddy Chayefsky Boeken

The first volume of Paddy Chayefsky's screenplays showcases the brilliant work of one of America's most celebrated playwrights and screenwriters. Featuring his iconic scripts, this collection highlights Chayefsky's sharp dialogue, complex characters, and profound social commentary. Renowned for his ability to blend humor with poignant themes, the book offers insights into his creative process and the cultural impact of his films. This compilation is essential for fans of cinema and those interested in the evolution of screenwriting.

A collection of six television plays by this brilliant Holiday Song , Printer's Measure , The Big Deal , Marty , The Mother , and The Bachelor Party . Includes an introduction and notes for each play by the author.

Edward Jessup, a young psycho-physiologist, experiments with consciousness through psychedelic drugs and isolation, leading to a transformation into a pre-human being. His quest for knowledge causes irreversible changes until he confronts the horror of dissolving into pure energy, prompting a return to human connections. Paddy Chayefsky's debut novel was adapted into a film by Ken Russell.

Edward Jessup, ein Psychophysiologe, experimentiert mit Bewusstseinszuständen und psychedelischen Drogen. Seine Suche nach Wahrheit führt zu schrecklichen physischen Verwandlungen in ein vormenschliches Wesen. Erst als er sich in Energie auflöst, findet er zurück zu menschlichen Bindungen. Paddy Chayefsky's Debüt-Roman wurde 1980 verfilmt.