Book · 1991 · Bonfire of the vanities (Motion picture)
The devil's candy
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Another great book is Devil's candy the bonfire of the vanities goes to Hollywood by Julie Solomon who I think recently did a podcast on it.
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She wrote a book about the making of the movie because it just was one disaster after the next and the book was called Devil's candy.
Stephen Dubner No Stupid Questions · Oct 2021 Why people recommend it
The Devil's Candy by Julie Salamon is a detailed work of non-fiction that chronicles the notoriously disastrous Hollywood adaptation of Tom Wolfe's bestselling novel The Bonfire of the Vanities. The book has garnered praise and discussion from literary and cultural figures on various podcasts. On an episode of The Book Review podcast from July 2024 focusing on books about the Oscars and cinema, Alexandra Jacobs enthusiastically recommended Salamon's book as a standout title on her personal shelf of favorite movie-related literature, noting that the author had also recently discussed the project on a podcast. Additionally, Stephen Dubner brought up the book on an episode of No Stupid Questions in January 2023 while examining workplace timing and professional challenges. Dubner recounted how Salamon wrote an extensive chronicle detailing the chaotic making of the film adaptation, describing the production as an endless cascade of disasters and missteps. Both commentators highlighted how the book serves as an essential cautionary tale about the perils of big-budget filmmaking, studio pressures, and the unpredictable translation of celebrated literature onto the silver screen.
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Alexandra Jacobs another great book is Devil's candy the bonfire of the vanities goes to Hollywood by Julie Solomon who I th… 1
“another great book is Devil's candy the bonfire of the vanities goes to Hollywood by Julie Solomon who I think recently did a podcast on it”
Stephen Dubner she wrote a book about the making of the movie because it just was one disaster after the next and the book… 1
“she wrote a book about the making of the movie because it just was one disaster after the next and the book was called Devil's candy”
