Taxi Driver

Taxi Driver by Paul Schrader, published by Faber & Faber in 1990, is a concise exploration of the character Travis Bickle, a loner who becomes a taxi driver in his quest to escape his sleeplessness and the pervasive corruption he perceives in society. This edition spans 91 pages and is presented in English, offering readers insight into Bickle’s escalating rage and his troubled relationship with political campaign worker Betsy, which ultimately leads him down a path of psychosis and violence.

In addition to the narrative, this volume features an extended interview between Schrader and Martin Scorsese, where they delve into their collaborative relationship, covering their work from Taxi Driver through Raging Bull to The Last Temptation of Christ. Readers interested in the intersection of performing arts, film, and screenwriting will find this edition particularly relevant, as it provides a deeper understanding of the creative processes behind these iconic films.