Check out palo alto stories by james franco on indiegogo. Its best entry is american history, in which high school freshmen must articulate the pro and anti. The book is named after his hometown of palo alto, california, and is dedicated to many of the writers he worked with at brooklyn college. Palo alto, named after the california city where franco grew up, is a flawed but fascinating work that neither rules out nor confirms either possibility. Written with an immediacy and sense of place palo alto traces the lives of an extended group of teenagers as they experiment with vices of all kinds, struggle with their families and one another, and succumb to selfdestructive, often heartless nihilism. The writing was ok, though not really what i would expect from franco. James franco is an actor, director, screenwriter, and artist. Jun 07, 2011 palo alto is the debut of a surprising and powerful new literary voice. Stories by james franco in chm, doc, fb2 download ebook. Palo alto is the debut of a powerful new literary voice. The film stars franco alongside emma roberts, jack kilmer, nat wolff and zoe levin. James franco s most popular book is slaughterhousefive.
The night it fell apart for palo alto s favorite movie iconoclast the actor is now facing sexual misconduct allegations in a new lawsuit but his career already took a hit after the. Franco presents his characters in all their raw humanity, while at the same time. The proust quote at the start of the book states that, in spite of the regrets it may weigh upon us in later life, adolescence is the only period in which. Oct 19, 2009 palo alto is a collection of shortstories from golden globe winning actor, james franco. James franco, modernday renaissance man james franco doesnt just spend his time acting in the movies. Palo alto drawn from james francos short story collection, this wastedyouth pic goes to impressive lengths to develop the characters and shape their experience. James franco books list of books by author james franco. Actors anonymous, a novel that follows 2010s shortstory collection palo alto, is both about, and doomed by. Known for his breakthrough starring role on freaks and geeks 1999, james franco was born april 19, 1978 in palo alto, california, to betsy franco, a writer, artist, and actress, and douglas eugene doug franco, who ran a silicon valley business. A film by gia coppola, based on the book by james franco. His film appearances include milk, pineapple express, the spiderman trilogy, howl, and eat, pray, love. Palo alto by james franco meet your next favorite book. Please help improve this section by adding citations.
A fiercely vivid collection of stories about troubled california teena. Oct 24, 2010 this isnt the case in francos first story collection, palo alto. Palo alto is a collection of linked short stories by american actor, writer, and director james franco. Palo alto stories is three individual films drawn from the high school experiences james franco wrote about in his book, palo alto.
Written with an immediate sense of placeclaustrophobic and ominous james franco s collection traces the lives of an extended group of teenagers as they experiment with vices of all kinds, struggle with their families and one another, and succumb to selfdestructive. Palo alto high school journalism teacher esther wojcicki has at least one famous fan. James franco book signing a california childhood, at keplers books and magazines in menlo park, california. Spiderman heartthrob james franco bolsters his already impressive cv with these engaging tales of bored teenagers getting into trouble. Franco, as well as being an actor, artist and soontobe oscars host, studied writing at brooklyn college. The stories are about teenagers and their experiments with vices and their struggles with their families. Franco does not sugar coat the decisions and actions that young teens make when their parents eyes are turned away. James franco biography childhood, life achievements. Its certainly a promising start, and the hollywood hunk has definite talent. The star of milk, howl and the forthcoming 127 hours is. The night it fell apart for palo altos favorite movie iconoclast the actor is now facing sexual misconduct allegations in a new lawsuit but his career already took a hit after the. James franco, a man of many trades, explores disaffected youth in his first story collection. James franco is an acclaimed actor, director, artist, and writer. James francos most popular book is slaughterhousefive.
He grew up in palo alto and all the stories are set here, so it was pretty cool to see so many familiar. Oct 19, 2010 palo alto is the debut of a surprising and powerful new literary voice. Palo alto by james franco, 9780571273188, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. Numerous characters recur from story to story, sometimes appearing as narrators, other times as characters within someone elses narrative frame. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction.
I recently read through some of james francos collection of short stories, palo alto. Features a bonus essay by james franco on gia coppolas film adaptation. Early life james edward franco was born in palo alto, california on april 19, 1978. James franco has 38 books on goodreads with 44877 ratings. The stories didnt seem to go anywhere, and that was my big beef. The book is made up of snapshots of life in palo alto as experienced by a series. A fiercely vivid collection of stories about troubled california teenagers and misfits violent and harrowing, from the astonishingly talented actor and artist james franco. Dec, 20 actors anonymous, a novel that follows 2010s shortstory collection palo alto, is both.
Written with an immediate sense of place claustrophobic and ominous james franco s collection traces the lives of an extended group of teenagers as they experiment with vices of all kinds, struggle with their families and one another, and succumb to selfdestructive. Download palo alto james franco ebook palo alto is the debut of a powerful new literary voice. Palo alto is the accumulation of his studies, and a life spent growing up in the palo alto area. Almost all are teenagers who drift from party to party, who break up friends. His mother, betsy lou nee verne, is a childrens book author and occasional. James franco put his masters degree to work duration. With emma roberts, james franco, jack kilmer, zoe levin. Palo alto book by james franco official publisher page. Palo alto is the debut of a surprising and powerful new literary voice. The actor, currently starring in hbos the deuce and known for films such as 127 hours and. Aug 04, 2011 buy palo alto by james franco from amazons fiction books store. Franco has presented his visual art at the clocktower gallery in new york, and his writing has appeared in esquire, the wall street journal, and. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws.
On television, he starred in the critically acclaimed series freaks and geeks. Palo alto is a collection of shortstories from golden globe winning actor, james franco. The life and struggles of a group of adolescents living in palo alto. The collection was published on october 19, 2010, by scribners. Written with an immediacy and sense of place palo alto traces the lives of an extended group of teenagers as they experiment with vices of all kinds, struggle with their families and one another, and succumb to selfdestructive, often heartless. Written with an immediate sense of placeclaustrophobic and ominousjames francos collection traces the lives of an extended group of teenagers as they experiment with vices of all kinds, struggle with their families and one another, and succumb to selfdestructive, often heartless nihilism. In the classic american tradition of storycycles such as sherwood andersons winesburg, ohio, palo alto presents a stark, vivid, disturbing, but, above all, compassionate portrait of lives on the rough fringes of youth. An insightful look at growing up rich in the northern california city of palo alto. Written with an immediacy and sense of place palo alto traces the lives of an extended group of teenagers as they experiment with vices of all kinds, struggle with their families and one another, and succumb to. This book was compiled of short stories about, what was essentially, bored teenagers in palo alto california where james franco grew up. Palo alto is a 20 american drama film written and directed by gia coppola, based on james franco s 2010 short story collection of the same name.
This isnt the case in franco s first story collection, palo alto. I recently read through some of james franco s collection of short stories, palo alto. His mother is jewish and his father was of portuguese and swedish descent. Check out palo alto faber, a collection of short stories by james franco. Palo alto traces the lives of an extended group of teenagers as they experiment with vices of all kinds, struggle with their families and one another, and succumb to selfdestructive, often heartless nihilism. His film appearances include 127 hours, milk, pineapple express, oz the great and powerful, spring breakers, and the spiderman trilogy. With palo alto, francos literary execution hasnt quite matched his other performances, though ill be surprised if he doesnt keep at it, trying to shake our comfort zones until. This book is what you can expect from james franco. Franco presents his characters in all their raw humanity, while at the same time providing insight into the teenage mind.
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