Peter Lefcourt Bücher
Peter Lefcourt, ein Flüchtling aus den Hollywood-Schützengräben, hat sich als Drehbuchautor und Produzent etabliert. Seine Prosa wagt es, in die dunkleren Winkel der menschlichen Natur und gesellschaftliche Tabus einzudringen, oft mit schneidendem Witz und scharfer Beobachtungsgabe. Lefcourt konzentriert sich in seiner Arbeit auf die Untersuchung komplexer Beziehungen zwischen Macht, Sexualität und öffentlichem Ansehen und deckt dabei den Heuchelei und die Absurdität der modernen Zeit auf. Sein Stil ist unverwechselbar, voller Ironie und provokanter Fragen, die den Leser dazu anregen, über die Grenzen von Moral und gesellschaftlichen Normen nachzudenken.
Charlie is a small-time Hollywood producer who's bought one too many Mercedes on credit and whose mortgage is bigger than the debt of most Third World countries, and now he can't get a picture made anywhere. And just when he's most desperate, a miracle drops into his lap. Lefcourt is the bestselling author of The Dreyfus Affair.
The Manhattan Beach Project
- 352 Seiten
- 13 Lesestunden
Struggling to regain his former glory after winning an Oscar, Charlie finds himself living in his nephew's pool house and attending Debtors Anonymous meetings. His life takes an unexpected turn when he meets a mysterious ex-CIA agent who offers a bizarre opportunity to revive his career through the surreal realm of reality TV. This encounter sets the stage for a journey filled with eccentricity and the challenges of navigating fame's unpredictable landscape.
The Woody
- 368 Seiten
- 13 Lesestunden
The story follows Senator Woody White as he navigates a series of absurd challenges, including blackmail from his wife, lawsuits from his ex-wife, and threats from various characters, all while dealing with a personal crisis of erectile dysfunction. This satirical narrative explores the chaotic and often humorous landscape of political life, reflecting on the extreme lengths to which a politician will go to maintain their image amid scandal. Peter Lefcourt cleverly critiques the intersection of sexual politics and public perception in Washington.