American Rhapsody
American Rhapsody by Joe Eszterhas, published by Knopf in 2000, is a comprehensive exploration of the intertwining worlds of Washington, Hollywood, and the American Republic. This first edition spans 432 pages and presents an up-close look at notable figures such as Bill and Hillary Clinton, George W. Bush, and Monica Lewinsky, among others. Eszterhas, known for his work as a former “Rolling Stone” reporter and screenwriter, combines humor, tragedy, and high drama to create a narrative that reflects the complexities of political culture.
Readers will find a blend of comprehensive research and personal insight as Eszterhas delves into the lives of political leaders and cultural icons. The book addresses themes of morality, hypocrisy, and desire, offering a unique perspective on the individuals who shape our world. With a mix of suspense and absurdity, American Rhapsody serves as a thought-provoking examination of contemporary society, inviting readers to reflect on the dynamics of power and influence.
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The setting . . .
Washington, Hollywood, and the landscape of the American Republic.
The writer . . .
Joe Eszterhas, ex-“Rolling Stone reporter, National Book Award nominee for “Charlie Simpson’s Apocalypse, and screenwriter of such blockbusters as “Basic Instinct and “Jagged Edge.
The stars . . .
Bill and Hillary Clinton, George W. Bush, Al Gore, John McCain, Ken Starr, and Monica Lewinsky.
The supporting players . . .
Warren Beatty, James Carville, Sharon Stone, Larry Flynt, Vernon Jordan, Linda Tripp, Matt Drudge, and Bob Packwood (with cameos by Richard Nixon and Farrah Fawcett, Eleanor Roosevelt and David Geffen, Robert Evans and Richard Gere).
The story . . .
The most basic, and basest, in many years — an up-close and personal look at the people who run our world. A tale filled with humor, tragedy and romance; suspense, absurdity and high drama; and, of course, lots and lots of sex.
In American Rhapsody, Eszterhas combines comprehensive research with insight, honesty, and astute observation to reveal ultimate truths. This is a book that flouts virtually every rule, yet joins a rich journalistic tradition distinguished by such writers as Norman Mailer and Tom Wolfe.
A brilliant, unnerving, hugely entertaining look at our political culture, our heroes and villains, American Rhapsody will delight some and outrage others, but it will not be ignored. What Joe Eszterhas has produced is a penetrating and devastating panorama of all of us, a fun-house mirror held up to our own morals, hypocrisies and desires.
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