Box Office Poison

Hollywood’s Story in a Century of Flops

(Author) Tim Robey
Format: Paperback
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'So entertaining, smart and funny.' DAVID NICHOLLS 'Beautifully written. I really enjoyed it.' MARINA HYDE 'A fabulous shadow history of Tinseltown.' TLS 'Fascinating.' EMPIRE 'Wildly enjoyable.' GUARDIAN 'Hugely entertaining.' PROSPECT 'Failure fascinates, for all the reasons that success is a drag . . .' In his hugely acclaimed alternative history of Hollywood, Tim Robey leads us through a century of its most notable flops. From Freaks to Land of the Pharaohs, Dune to Speed 2, and Catwoman to Cats - here is the definitive take on these ill-fated, but essential celluloid failures. 'Expertly researched.' SIGHT & SOUND 'A rollicking, gossipy triumph.' DAILY TELEGRAPH 'Amusing and wince-inducing in equal measure.' INDEPENDENT

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Publisher:
Faber & Faber
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
None
Language:
en
ISBN:
9780571381210
Publish year:
2025
Publish date:
Sept. 11, 2025

Tim Robey

Tim Robey is a renowned film critic and writer known for his insightful reviews in The Telegraph. His keen analysis and witty prose have made him a trusted voice in the world of cinema. Robey's contributions to literature include shedding light on the art of filmmaking and championing the work of emerging filmmakers.

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