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Loading... From Rocket Boys to October Sky: How the Classic Memoir Rocket Boys Was Written and the Hit Movie October Sky Was Madeby Homer Hickam
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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. Hickam describes the genesis of his memoir Rocket Boys and the movie version, October Sky. We learn how Hollywood can never leave well enough alone, but in this case, the resulting movie still turned out well and continues to inspire its viewers and draw more readers to the book over a decade after its release. Hickam and his wife appear to lead a charmed life--but he comes across as such a real and deserving person, I can only be happy for him. ( ) no reviews | add a review
"Be with Hickam as he struggles with the complexities of how a major Hollywood motion picture is made, and how he disagreed with aspects of the film even while he admired the dedication and professionalism of the men and women making it. Readers will also be alongside Hickam as he writes the book and with the director, producers, actors and crew as they create one of the most beloved movies ever" No library descriptions found. |
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Google Books — Loading... GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)791.43The arts Recreational and performing arts Public performances Film, Radio, and Television FilmRatingAverage:
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