Edward Burns Bücher

Das Meisterwerk vom Schöpfer von »The Wire« Brennpunkt Baltimore: Crack und Heroin überfluten die Straßen Amerikas. An der berüchtigten Ecke von West Fayette und Monroe Street wird auf offener Straße gedealt – 7 Tage die Woche, 24 Stunden am Tag. Jenseits der Gesellschaft leben die Junkies und Dealer ihr eigenes Leben. Durch die Augen einer zerbrochenen Familie zeigt »The Corner« die harte Realität der Drogenkultur in ergreifenden Szenen von Hoffnung, Mitgefühl und Liebe. Die glänzende Reportage ist sowohl eine erschütternde Familiengeschichte als auch ein aufrüttelndes Porträt des amerikanischen »War on Drugs«.

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A powerful depiction of the American drug war by the creators of THE WIRE.

An inspiring and entertaining memoir by independent filmmaker, writer, director and actor Ed Burns. At the age of 25, Ed directed and produced his first film on a tiny budget, The Brothers McMullen, which went on to win the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance film festival. He since gone on to make 10 more films and acted in films such as Saving Private Ryan and 27 Dresses, and TV shows such as Entourage. Here he tells his story of two remarkable decades in the notoriously fickle Hollywood scene. This is a must read for any film fans.

Offers insight into the Victorian scandal which raged at the end of the 19th century surrounding the adulteration of whisky in public houses throughout the UK. This book covers the scandal which eventually resulted in laws being passed which created safeguards for what is known the world over as Scotch. Introduction by Ian Buxton

Set against the backdrop of a wake, the story unfolds through the eyes of a twelve-year-old aspiring writer grappling with the death of his grandfather, Pop. The narrative weaves together the vibrant tapestry of an Irish-American family, blending humor and heartache as the boy navigates his mother's grief and his own fears of abandonment. Rich in detail, it contrasts the family's Bronx roots with their life in Long Island, capturing moments of love, loss, and the bonds that define them, ultimately revealing a warm and spirited American tale.