Collected Screenplays

Paul Auster is an American writer known for his novels and screenplays, including Smoke, Blue in the Face, Lulu on the Bridge, and The Inner Life of Martin Frost. Smoke is about a novelist, a cigar store manager, and a black teenager who cross paths, Blue in the Face is a comedy inspired by Smoke, Lulu on the Bridge is about a jazz musician who is accidentally hit with a bullet, and The Inner Life of Martin Frost follows a writer who borrows a friend's country house. The volume also contains production notes and interviews with Auster about his work in film.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 512 pages
Publication date: 07 May 2020
Publisher: Faber & Faber

Paul Auster, a renowned American writer, has garnered a reputation for his exceptional creativity. His literary prowess extends to the realm of screenwriting, where he has crafted notable works such as Smoke, Blue in the Face, Lulu on the Bridge, and The Inner Life of Martin Frost. Smoke, in particular, weaves the captivating narrative of a novelist, a cigar store manager, and a black teenager who unexpectedly intersect. Blue in the Face, a largely improvised comedy, draws inspiration from Smoke and showcases Auster's comedic talent. In Lulu on the Bridge, a jazz musician named Izzy Maurer is tragically struck by a bullet during a performance in a New York club, embarking on a peculiar and unsettling journey. The Inner Life of Martin Frost delves into the unsettling experiences of a writer who borrows a friend's country house. Additionally, this volume includes production notes and insightful interviews with Auster, shedding light on his contributions to the film industry.

Weight: 688g
Dimension: 156 x 233 x 44 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780571353934
Edition number: Main