Book · 2011 · Biography & Autobiography
The Orchid Thief
A True Story of Beauty and Obsession
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It's based on a screenplay by Charlie Kaufman and it's essentially about his attempt to write a screenplay of Susan Orlean's book The Orchid Thief, which is the book that I'm reading right now.
What they say about it
- Reading the book“the book that I'm reading right now”2
The best things said about it
I'm finishing up a book that I started talking about last week which is The Orchid Thief by Susan Orlean.
Her book, The Orchid Thief, was essentially adapted into the movie adaptation, the Spike Jones Charlie Kaufman movie.
There was The Orchid Thief.
5 people who brought it up
Why people recommend it
The Orchid Thief by Susan Orlean is a non-fiction narrative exploring the eccentric world of orchid poachers and the fascinating obsession surrounding rare flowers in Florida. On The Book Review, Jennifer Szalai discussed picking up the book after seeing its cinematic adaptation, a sentiment echoed by John Williams, who mentioned finishing the title during an episode. Susan Orlean herself appeared on How I Write, where she read an excerpt from the work to illustrate her approach to crafting compelling narrative leads and recounted an audience member praising the publication during a Q and A session. Joumana Khatib also referenced Orlean's acclaimed work on The Book Review while discussing non-fiction releases, and Jennifer Szalai further placed the book alongside the author's other writings, such as her works on libraries and weekend activities. Additionally, Pamela Paul spoke with Orlean on The Book Review about the fascinating history and original working title of the book, highlighting the enduring cultural footprint and unique background of this widely discussed literary piece.
Every mention
Jennifer Szalai it's based on a screenplay by Charlie Kaufman and it's essentially about his attempt to write a screenplay… 2
“so there was the Orchid Thief there was rentin I think she wrote a book about what people do on Saturday night”
“it's based on a screenplay by Charlie Kaufman and it's essentially about his attempt to write a screenplay of Susan orene's book The Orchid Thief which is the book that I'm reading right now and so after seeing that I I realized that you know I had never read the Orchid thief”
John Williams for me I'm finishing up a book that I started talking about last week which is the Orchid Thief by Susan orene 1
“for me I'm finishing up a book that I started talking about last week which is the Orchid Thief by Susan orene”
Susan Orlean Let me read this from The Orchid Thief. Actually, why don't you read it right here? 2
“Let me read this from The Orchid Thief. Actually, why don't you read it right here?”
“You know, I really like the library book. I really like The Orchid Thief. why on earth did you write a book about rentin”
Joumana Khatib Her book, The Orchid Thief, was essentially adapted into the movie adaptation, the Spike Jones Charlie Kauf… 1
“Her book, The Orchid Thief, was essentially adapted into the movie adaptation, the Spike Jones Charlie Kaufman movie”
Pamela Paul you just dropped such an interesting little tidbit that now I need to know what the original title of the O… 1
“you just dropped such an interesting little tidbit that now I need to know what the original title of the Orchid Thief was you're not going to believe it because it's so different”
Other mentions (2: passing, ad reads, own books)
“If you've ever seen adaptation, that's based on her book, The Orchet Thief.”
“so there was the Orchid Thief there was ronon I think she wrote a book about what people do on Saturday night”