{"product_id":"some-time-in-the-sun-by-tom-dardis","title":"Some Time in the Sun by Tom Dardis","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"30\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"28\"\u003eSome Time in the Sun\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"31\" data-end=\"141\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"31\" data-end=\"42\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tom Dardis\u003cbr data-start=\"53\" data-end=\"56\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"56\" data-end=\"73\"\u003ePublished by:\u003c\/strong\u003e Andre Deutsch\u003cbr data-start=\"87\" data-end=\"90\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"90\" data-end=\"102\"\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e First Edition, 1976\u003cbr data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"125\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"125\" data-end=\"135\"\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 274\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"541\" data-end=\"969\"\u003eIn \u003cem data-start=\"544\" data-end=\"566\"\u003eSome Time in the Sun\u003c\/em\u003e, Tom Dardis presents a fascinating account of how some of the greatest literary minds of the 20th century attempted to carve a place for themselves in Hollywood. The book examines the experiences of celebrated authors such as F. Scott Fitzgerald, William Faulkner, Nathanael West, and others who tried their hand at screenwriting in an industry that valued commercial appeal over artistic expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"971\" data-end=\"1455\"\u003eDardis paints a vivid picture of Hollywood in the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s, when the film industry was at its peak yet often unwelcoming to literary integrity. The book explores the tension between art and commerce, showing how these esteemed writers struggled to adapt their talents to the formulaic demands of the studio system. Many were lured by lucrative contracts but soon found themselves creatively stifled, leading to frustration, alcoholism, and in some cases, tragic ends.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"1457\" data-end=\"2001\"\u003eThrough meticulous research, personal letters, and historical anecdotes, Dardis reconstructs the disillusionment faced by these literary figures. He discusses how F. Scott Fitzgerald, once the darling of the Jazz Age, found himself lost and unfulfilled in the movie business. William Faulkner, despite winning a Nobel Prize, was unable to make a lasting impact in Hollywood. Nathanael West, whose biting satirical novel \u003cem data-start=\"1877\" data-end=\"1900\"\u003eThe Day of the Locust\u003c\/em\u003e captured the dark side of Hollywood, met an untimely death before witnessing its full recognition.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"2003\" data-end=\"2358\"\u003eBeyond individual experiences, \u003cem data-start=\"2034\" data-end=\"2056\"\u003eSome Time in the Sun\u003c\/em\u003e also provides a broader critique of the film industry, revealing how it prioritizes profit over artistic depth. Dardis highlights the inherent clash between literature and Hollywood’s business-driven approach, illustrating how even the brightest literary talents struggled to leave a mark on cinema.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"2360\" data-end=\"2737\"\u003eWith engaging storytelling and deep insight, \u003cem data-start=\"2405\" data-end=\"2427\"\u003eSome Time in the Sun\u003c\/em\u003e offers a poignant reflection on the sacrifices and struggles of writers in Hollywood. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of literature and film, the inner workings of the Hollywood studio system, and the personal battles of some of the greatest literary figures of the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli class=\"\" data-start=\"2762\" data-end=\"2889\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"2764\" data-end=\"2889\"\u003eChronicles the experiences of renowned authors like F. Scott Fitzgerald, William Faulkner, and Nathanael West in Hollywood.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli class=\"\" data-start=\"2890\" data-end=\"2991\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"2892\" data-end=\"2991\"\u003eExamines the struggle between literary integrity and the commercial demands of the film industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli class=\"\" data-start=\"2992\" data-end=\"3078\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"2994\" data-end=\"3078\"\u003eExplores how Hollywood’s rigid studio system stifled creative freedom for writers.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli class=\"\" data-start=\"3079\" data-end=\"3177\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"3081\" data-end=\"3177\"\u003eHighlights personal struggles, including financial woes, creative frustration, and alcoholism.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli class=\"\" data-start=\"3178\" data-end=\"3255\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"3180\" data-end=\"3255\"\u003eProvides a broader critique of Hollywood’s treatment of literary figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli class=\"\" data-start=\"3256\" data-end=\"3339\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-start=\"3258\" data-end=\"3339\"\u003eA compelling read for fans of film history, literature, and cultural criticism.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67621309546739,"sku":null,"price":899.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0858\/2922\/2643\/files\/e6e352e8-IMG_4522-scaled.jpg?v=1790941558","url":"https:\/\/collegestreetbook.in\/products\/some-time-in-the-sun-by-tom-dardis","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}