or, books I’ve read most of but can’t be bothered finishing for one reason or another<\/p>\n
Adventures In the Screen Trade
\nby William Goldman<\/p>\n
This is a highly entertaining look at the business of making films from the perspective of the screen writer. Thoroughly enjoyable.
\nWhy didn’t I finish it? Well there’s this section at the back about adapting a short story that I can’t be bothered reading right now.<\/p>\n
A Confederacy Of Dunces
\nby John Kennedy Toole<\/p>\n
This is by all accounts a magnificent book. Well I’ve persevered to about the halfway point and I’ve lost all interest. I assume something cool happens in the next couple of chapters that makes people rave about it. I’ll get round to it someday.<\/p>\n
From Joy Division To New Order: The True Story of Anthony H Wilson and Factory Records
\nby Mick Middles<\/p>\n
Does what it says on the tin, this one. I borrowed it from the library but I lost interest so I took it back when the loan ended. I might have finished it if I had it lying around, as it was good for dipping into. I’m a bit burnt out on this story after 24 Hour Party People (book and film) and Touching From A Distance.
\nIf you’re interested in the Factory story, worth reading. If you’re not interested in Factory don’t bother. Instead get a Joy Division best of and listen to Transmission, She’s Lost Control, Atmosphere, Love Will Tear Us Apart, etc.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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