American Dream Machine
American Dream Machine by Matthew Specktor, published by Little, Brown in 2013, is a literary exploration of ambition and the complexities of family life set against the backdrop of Hollywood. Spanning 460 pages, the narrative follows Beau Rosenwald, an overweight and charismatic man who arrives in Los Angeles in 1962 with little more than an ill-fitting suit. As he rises to prominence in the film industry by the late 1970s, the story unfolds through the perspective of his son, revealing the intricate dynamics of success and the personal battles that accompany it.
Readers will find a detailed portrayal of Beau’s journey alongside his partner, Williams Farquarsen, as they navigate the shifting landscape of the entertainment world. The novel delves into themes of family life and the performing arts, illustrating the challenges and triumphs faced by two generations of men in a city defined by its cultural transformations. Through their experiences, the narrative examines the costs associated with ambition and the often tumultuous pursuit of success in an industry marked by volatility.
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Beau Rosenwald – overweight, not particularly handsome, and improbably charismatic – arrives in Los Angles in 1962 with nothing but an ill-fitting suit and a pair of expensive brogues. By the late 1970s he has helped found the most successful agency in Hollywood.
Through the eyes of his son, we watch Beau and his partner go to war, waging a seismic battle that redraws the lines of an entire industry. We watch Beau rise and fall and rise again, in accordance with the cultural transformations that dictate the fickle world of movies. We watch Beau’s partner, the enigmatic and cerebral Williams Farquarsen, struggle to contain himself, to control his impulses and consolidate his power. And we watch two generations of men fumble and thrive across the LA landscape, learning for themselves the shadows and costs exacted by success and failure.
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