Requiem for a Dream: A Novel by Darren Aronofsky (English) Paperback Book

Description: Requiem for a Dream by Darren Aronofsky, Hubert Selby, Richard Price Four individuals pursue the American Dream. In this searing novel, two young hoods, Harry and Tyrone, and a girlfriend fantasize about scoring a pound of uncut heroin and getting rich. But their heroin habit gets the better of them, consumes them and destroys their dreams, while Harrys mothers addiction to diet pills lands her in a state mental hospital. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Over twenty years after its first publication in 1978, Requiem for a Dream makes it to the big screen in a major motion picture starring Ellen Burstyn, Jennifer Connelly, Marlon Wayans, Jared Leto, and Christopher McDonald. Directed by Darren Aronofsky, the highly acclaimed director of Pi, the movie was released in November 2000. In this searing novel, two young hoods, Harry and Tyrone, and a girlfriend fantasize about scoring a pound of uncut heroin and getting rich. But their habit gets the better of them, consumes them and destroys their dreams. "Selbys place is in the front rank of American novelists. His work has the power, the intimacy with suffering and morality, the honesty and moral urgency of Dostoevskys....To understand Selbys work is to understand the anguish of America." - The New York Times Book Review Author Biography Hubert Selby, Jr., was a celebrated author of nine novels, including the classic bestseller Last Exit to Brooklyn. His other novels include Requiem for a Dream, The Room, and The Demon. Selbys fiction, which was championed by writers such as William S. Burroughs and Allen Ginsberg, was noted for its gritty portrayal of addiction and urban despair and has influenced generations of authors, artists, and musicians. Born and raised in Brooklyn, Selby died in Los Angeles in 2004. Review "Selbys place is in the front rank of American novelists. His work has the power, the intimacy with suffering and morality, the honesty and moral urgency of Dostoevskys. To understand Selbys work is to understand the anguish of America."--The New York Times Book Review Review Quote "Selbys place is in the front rank of American novelists. His work has the power, the intimacy with suffering and morality, the honesty and moral urgency of Dostoevskys. To understand Selbys work is to understand the anguish of America."-- The New York Times Book Review Details ISBN1560252480 Short Title REQUIEM FOR A DREAM Publisher Thunders Mouth Press Language English ISBN-10 1560252480 ISBN-13 9781560252481 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY FIC Imprint Thunders Mouth Press Subtitle A Novel Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States UK Release Date 1999-10-12 AU Release Date 1999-10-12 NZ Release Date 1999-10-12 US Release Date 1999-10-12 Author Richard Price Pages 288 Year 1999 Publication Date 1999-10-12 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:11027579;

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