Crossed Out Notebook

The Crossed-Out Notebook is a suspenseful, darkly funny exploration of the creative process and the boundary between reality and fiction. It is about a screenwriter kidnapped by a world-famous director who orders him to compose a masterpiece. Pablo's diary of this time is full of intrigue and surprise about the essence of the creative process.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 05 November 2020
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

This captivating debut novel by an Oscar-winning Argentine screenwriter, known for his collaboration on "Birdman," delves into a suspenseful and darkly humorous exploration of the creative process and the blurred boundary between reality and fiction. With high praise from esteemed sources like The Mail on Sunday and The Best New Fiction, this eccentric masterpiece promises to captivate readers in the tradition of "Misery" and "Kiss of the Spiderwoman."

Set in Argentina, the story revolves around Pablo, a failed novelist-turned-screenwriter, who finds himself kidnapped by the legendary Latin American film director. Trapped in a basement, Pablo is forced to compose a masterpiece screenplay under the director's watchful eye. Every night, after finishing his work, Pablo writes in his notebook, only to cross out what he has written the previous day.

"The Crossed-Out Notebook" serves as Pablo's diary during this extraordinary ordeal. It details his daily experiences, including being brought food by a maid, facing threats with a gun, and engaging in heated arguments with the director about his script. The clash between these two men and their contrasting approaches leads to the creation of a film, a tragic incident, an unexpected escape, and a final confrontation.

In the end, "The Crossed-Out Notebook" emerges as a darkly funny novel that delves into the very essence of the creative process. It serves as a tribute to artists who shine through their strangeness and adversity, offering a captivating and unconventional ode to the power of creativity. This captivating debut is a must-read for anyone who appreciates a unique and thought-provoking narrative.

Weight: 206g
Dimension: 128 x 197 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781472154538