Death becomes him

Article Abstract:

The work of pulp novelist Jim Thompson has been extensively adapted as film material since his death in 1977. This is ironic, given that he was in a very difficult situation financially when he died. None of his 29 novels were in print at that time, and he had fallen into almost complete obscurity. In sharp contrast, film producers are now very keen on his work, and will even use material which Thompson himself did not feel was of very high quality. His popularity stems from this fact that his work offers directors the possibility of making modern-day 'film noir.'

Novelists, Public opinion, Film adaptations, Movie adaptations, Thompson, Jim (American legislator)

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Gray area

Article Abstract:

Monologist Spalding Gray finds it very hard to make up stories, so the content of his stories is based on events which have taken place in his own life. He regards his monologues as a form of public confessional, and does not see himself as a storyteller. He has gained a strong reputation for his ability to go beyond the first person singular, and emphasizes that he tries to go through himself out to all other selves. He is particularly talented at conveying despair.

Interview, Gray, Spalding, Storytellers

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