Goldman, William 1931-
Overview
| Works: | 301 works in 2,265 publications in 19 languages and 54,439 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Drama Fiction Film adaptations Comedy films Action and adventure films Western films Thrillers (Motion pictures) Horror films Fantasy films Historical films |
| Roles: | Author, Author of screenplay, Scenarist, Signer, Bibliographic antecedent, Interviewee, Editor, Conceptor, Lyricist, Librettist, Creator, Performer, Writer of accompanying material |
| Classifications: | PS3557.O384, 791.4372 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
William Goldman
- Adventures in the screen trade : a personal view of Hollywood and screenwriting by William Goldman( Book )
- Which lie did I tell? : more adventures in the screen trade by William Goldman( Book )
- William Goldman by Richard Andersen( Book )
- Hype and glory by William Goldman( Book )
- The Princess Bride and philosophy : inconceivable! by Rachel Robison-Greene Richard Greene( Book )
- Which lie did I tell?, or, More adventures in the screen trade by William Goldman( Book )
- Five screenplays : with essays by William Goldman( Book )
- Magic : a terrifying love story by Richard Attenborough( Visual )
- Schreiben für "das Kind in uns allen" Metafiktion und Kindheit bei Michael Ende und William Goldman by Jonas Etten( Book )
- The Princess Bride by Rob Reiner( Visual )
- Wild card by Simon West( Visual )
- Discourse and translation : comparative descriptive analysis of William Goldman's The Princess Bride and its French translation by Christine Hug( )
- William Goldman : (1931- )( )
- Boys and girls together by William Goldman( Book )
- Screenwriters : word into image( Visual )
- Word into image--writers on screenwriting( Visual )
- Toward a concept of man: three novels of William Goldman by Dixie Lynn Mangum( )
- The fiction of reality and fantasy in William Goldman by Richard Andersen( )
- William Goldman : the reluctant storyteller by Sean Egan( Book )
- The princess bride by William Goldman( )
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Most widely held works by
William Goldman
The princess bride : S. Morgenstern's classic tale of true love and high adventure : the "good parts" version abridged by
William Goldman(
Book
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128 editions published between 1973 and 2014 in 3 languages and held by 5,135 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A tale of true love and high adventure, pirates, princesses, giants, miracles, fencing, and a frightening assortment of wild beasts
128 editions published between 1973 and 2014 in 3 languages and held by 5,135 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A tale of true love and high adventure, pirates, princesses, giants, miracles, fencing, and a frightening assortment of wild beasts
The Princess Bride by
Rob Reiner(
Visual
)
99 editions published between 1987 and 2015 in 6 languages and held by 4,130 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A kindly grandfather sits down with his ill grandson and reads him a story. The story is one that has been passed down from father to son for generations. A classic tale of love and adventure as the beautiful Buttercup, engaged to the odious Prince Humperdinck, is kidnapped and held against her will in order to start a war. It is up to Westley (her childhood beau, now returned as the Dread Pirate Roberts) to save her. On the way he meets a thief and his hired helpers, an accomplished swordsman and a huge, super strong giant, both of whom become Westley's companions in his quest
99 editions published between 1987 and 2015 in 6 languages and held by 4,130 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A kindly grandfather sits down with his ill grandson and reads him a story. The story is one that has been passed down from father to son for generations. A classic tale of love and adventure as the beautiful Buttercup, engaged to the odious Prince Humperdinck, is kidnapped and held against her will in order to start a war. It is up to Westley (her childhood beau, now returned as the Dread Pirate Roberts) to save her. On the way he meets a thief and his hired helpers, an accomplished swordsman and a huge, super strong giant, both of whom become Westley's companions in his quest
All the president's men by
Alan J Pakula(
Visual
)
102 editions published between 1976 and 2016 in 7 languages and held by 3,923 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of the investigation of the Watergate break-in by two Washington Post reporters that drove a U.S. president from office
102 editions published between 1976 and 2016 in 7 languages and held by 3,923 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of the investigation of the Watergate break-in by two Washington Post reporters that drove a U.S. president from office
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid by
George Roy Hill(
Visual
)
77 editions published between 1968 and 2011 in 6 languages and held by 3,631 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Sundance Kid is the frontier's fastest gun. His partner, Butch Cassidy is always dreaming up new ways to get rich fast. If only they could blow open a baggage car without also blowing up the money-filled safe inside. So Butch and Sundance pack their guns, put on new duds, and, with Sundance's girlfriend, head down to Bolivia
77 editions published between 1968 and 2011 in 6 languages and held by 3,631 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Sundance Kid is the frontier's fastest gun. His partner, Butch Cassidy is always dreaming up new ways to get rich fast. If only they could blow open a baggage car without also blowing up the money-filled safe inside. So Butch and Sundance pack their guns, put on new duds, and, with Sundance's girlfriend, head down to Bolivia
Marathon man by
William Goldman(
Book
)
121 editions published between 1974 and 2014 in 12 languages and held by 1,906 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Tom "Babe" Levy is a runner in every sense: racing tirelessly toward his goals of athletic and academic excellence and endlessly away from the specter of his famous father's scandal-driven suicide. But an unexpected visit from his beloved older brother will set in motion a chain of events that plunge Babe into a vortex of terror, treachery, and murder and force him into a race for his life and for the answer to the fateful question, "Is it safe?"
121 editions published between 1974 and 2014 in 12 languages and held by 1,906 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Tom "Babe" Levy is a runner in every sense: racing tirelessly toward his goals of athletic and academic excellence and endlessly away from the specter of his famous father's scandal-driven suicide. But an unexpected visit from his beloved older brother will set in motion a chain of events that plunge Babe into a vortex of terror, treachery, and murder and force him into a race for his life and for the answer to the fateful question, "Is it safe?"
A bridge too far by
Richard Attenborough(
Visual
)
53 editions published between 1977 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 1,833 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"An epic retelling of World War II's most tragic blunder, A bridge too far meticulously depicts the ambitious plan which resulted in more Allied casualties than the entire Normandy landing."--Container
53 editions published between 1977 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 1,833 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"An epic retelling of World War II's most tragic blunder, A bridge too far meticulously depicts the ambitious plan which resulted in more Allied casualties than the entire Normandy landing."--Container
Misery by
Rob Reiner(
Visual
)
85 editions published between 1990 and 2014 in 6 languages and held by 1,633 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After an almost fatal car crash, novelist Paul Sheldon finds himself being nursed by a deranged fan who holds him captive
85 editions published between 1990 and 2014 in 6 languages and held by 1,633 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After an almost fatal car crash, novelist Paul Sheldon finds himself being nursed by a deranged fan who holds him captive
Brothers by
William Goldman(
Book
)
32 editions published between 1986 and 2008 in 7 languages and held by 1,372 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Sequel to: Marathon man. Altered beyond recognition, a man thought by the world to be dead, is summoned into service again in the ultrasecret Division. His mission is to stop a World War
32 editions published between 1986 and 2008 in 7 languages and held by 1,372 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Sequel to: Marathon man. Altered beyond recognition, a man thought by the world to be dead, is summoned into service again in the ultrasecret Division. His mission is to stop a World War
Maverick by
Richard Donner(
Visual
)
49 editions published between 1994 and 2013 in 7 languages and held by 1,350 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A poker tournament attracts gamblers of all kinds, including the legendary Maverick, that is if he can avoid the noose, outlaws, snakes & a runaway stage to get there
49 editions published between 1994 and 2013 in 7 languages and held by 1,350 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A poker tournament attracts gamblers of all kinds, including the legendary Maverick, that is if he can avoid the noose, outlaws, snakes & a runaway stage to get there
Tinsel : a novel by
William Goldman(
Book
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17 editions published between 1979 and 1986 in 5 languages and held by 1,192 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A novel of Hollywood's best-kept secrets
17 editions published between 1979 and 1986 in 5 languages and held by 1,192 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A novel of Hollywood's best-kept secrets
Magic : a novel by
William Goldman(
Book
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37 editions published between 1976 and 2008 in 8 languages and held by 1,189 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Corky, a famous and brilliantly skilled magician has something to hide. It is in his attempt to keep his secret from the public that leads into "psycho country."
37 editions published between 1976 and 2008 in 8 languages and held by 1,189 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Corky, a famous and brilliantly skilled magician has something to hide. It is in his attempt to keep his secret from the public that leads into "psycho country."
Hearts in Atlantis by
Scott Hicks(
Visual
)
18 editions published between 2000 and 2013 in English and German and held by 1,179 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
As a mid-aged man's friend dies, Bobby takes a look back at his childhood memories ... When mysterious out-of-towner, Ted, moves into the boarding house that 11-year-old Bobby shares with his self-involved mother, Bobby jumps at the chance to befriend an adult who talks to him straightforwardly. Ted enlists Bobby to read him the newspaper daily--and to keep an eye out for the "low men" bent on capturing Ted, who possesses a strange mind-reading power
18 editions published between 2000 and 2013 in English and German and held by 1,179 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
As a mid-aged man's friend dies, Bobby takes a look back at his childhood memories ... When mysterious out-of-towner, Ted, moves into the boarding house that 11-year-old Bobby shares with his self-involved mother, Bobby jumps at the chance to befriend an adult who talks to him straightforwardly. Ted enlists Bobby to read him the newspaper daily--and to keep an eye out for the "low men" bent on capturing Ted, who possesses a strange mind-reading power
Dreamcatcher by
Lawrence Kasdan(
Visual
)
24 editions published between 2003 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 1,153 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Jomesy, Henry, Pete, Beaver. They're bonded by friendship and by the strange powers each acquired on a fateful day in their childhood. But now a horrific entity is putting their friendship and powers to the test, and some of the four will die. And some will save the world from a menace unlike anything ever seen
24 editions published between 2003 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 1,153 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Jomesy, Henry, Pete, Beaver. They're bonded by friendship and by the strange powers each acquired on a fateful day in their childhood. But now a horrific entity is putting their friendship and powers to the test, and some of the four will die. And some will save the world from a menace unlike anything ever seen
Marathon Man by
John Schlesinger(
Visual
)
68 editions published between 1976 and 2016 in 7 languages and held by 1,124 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A thriller about a college student who becomes involved with a Nazi fugitive
68 editions published between 1976 and 2016 in 7 languages and held by 1,124 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A thriller about a college student who becomes involved with a Nazi fugitive
The General's daughter by
Simon West(
Visual
)
26 editions published between 1999 and 2013 in English and Spanish and held by 1,101 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When the daughter of a well-known and well-respected base commander is raped and murdered, an undercover detective is summoned to look into the matter and finds a slew of cover-ups at West Point
26 editions published between 1999 and 2013 in English and Spanish and held by 1,101 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When the daughter of a well-known and well-respected base commander is raped and murdered, an undercover detective is summoned to look into the matter and finds a slew of cover-ups at West Point
Control by
William Goldman(
Book
)
15 editions published between 1982 and 1983 in English and Spanish and held by 1,022 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Tells the stories of three people whose lives suffer from loss of mental control
15 editions published between 1982 and 1983 in English and Spanish and held by 1,022 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Tells the stories of three people whose lives suffer from loss of mental control
Heat by
William Goldman(
Book
)
16 editions published between 1985 and 2000 in 6 languages and held by 1,008 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Las Vegas security man Nick Escalante, an ex-Marine, chances on to a bizarre kidnapping threat and races into a night-time world of false identities, vicious grievances, and gruesome encounters
16 editions published between 1985 and 2000 in 6 languages and held by 1,008 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Las Vegas security man Nick Escalante, an ex-Marine, chances on to a bizarre kidnapping threat and races into a night-time world of false identities, vicious grievances, and gruesome encounters
The color of light by
William Goldman(
Book
)
17 editions published between 1984 and 1988 in 3 languages and held by 943 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Story is about a young man Charles 'Chub' Fuller who writes a great novel about the woman of his dreams and the horrors of his childhood. Charles later suffers from writers block and is unable to write and ends up being a taxi driver and later a researcher
17 editions published between 1984 and 1988 in 3 languages and held by 943 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Story is about a young man Charles 'Chub' Fuller who writes a great novel about the woman of his dreams and the horrors of his childhood. Charles later suffers from writers block and is unable to write and ends up being a taxi driver and later a researcher
The season : a candid look at Broadway by
William Goldman(
Book
)
20 editions published between 1969 and 2000 in English and Undetermined and held by 930 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This book attempts to explain why Broadway is what it is. The author takes each production of one year and relates it to some aspect of the over-all Broadway scene including directors, stars, playwrights, reviewers, audiences, tryout tours, scalpers, and backers
20 editions published between 1969 and 2000 in English and Undetermined and held by 930 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This book attempts to explain why Broadway is what it is. The author takes each production of one year and relates it to some aspect of the over-all Broadway scene including directors, stars, playwrights, reviewers, audiences, tryout tours, scalpers, and backers
The Stepford wives by
Frank Oz(
Visual
)
15 editions published between 1997 and 2004 in English and held by 914 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Joanna reluctantly moves with her husband and children from New York City to the suburban community of Stepford, Connecticut. But when life in Stepford begins to seem too perfect, Joanna and her new friend Bobby investigate a mysterious conspiracy among the town's husbands
15 editions published between 1997 and 2004 in English and held by 914 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Joanna reluctantly moves with her husband and children from New York City to the suburban community of Stepford, Connecticut. But when life in Stepford begins to seem too perfect, Joanna and her new friend Bobby investigate a mysterious conspiracy among the town's husbands
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Related Identities
- Warner Home Video (Firm) Publisher
- Redford, Robert Costume designer Performer Conceptor Actor
- Scheinman, Andrew Producer Author
- Wright, Robin 1966- Performer Actor
- Falk, Peter 1927-2011 Performer Actor
- Wildwood Enterprises
- Hoffman, Dustin 1937- Costume designer Performer Artist Actor
- Woodward, Bob 1943- Bibliographic antecedent Conceptor
- Coblenz, Walter Production personnel Producer
- Holbrook, Hal Actor
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Associated Subjects
Arnhem, Battle of (Netherlands : 1944) Associations, institutions, etc Bernstein, Carl, Brigands and robbers Brothers California--Los Angeles--Hollywood Cassidy, Butch, Castles Conspiracies Criminal behavior Fairy tales Fans (Persons) Friendship Gamblers Goldman, William, Good and evil Graduate students Health resorts Human-alien encounters Investigative reporting Journalists Kidnapping King, Stephen, Love Maine Man-woman relationships Marathon running Middle class men Motion picture authorship Motion picture industry Motion picture plays Murder Nazis Netherlands--Arnhem New York (State)--New York Outlaws Pirates Place, Etta, Princes Princesses Ryan, Cornelius Sundance Kid United States United States, West United States.--Army Ventriloquists Watergate Affair (1972-1974) Women--Conduct of life Woodward, Bob, World War (1939-1945)
Alternative Names
Goldman, William W.
Goldman William W. 1931-....
Longbaugh, Harry
Longbaugh, Harry 1931-
Morgenstern, S.
Morgenstern, S. 1931-
Morgenstern, Simon 1931-
William Goldman Amerikaans schrijver
William Goldman escritor, articulista, novelista y guionista estadounidense
William Goldman romancier, scénariste et dramaturge américain
William Goldman scrittore e sceneggiatore statunitense
William Goldman US-amerikanischer Drehbuchautor und Schriftsteller
Уильям Голдман
Уилям Голдман
גולדמן, וילים, 1931-
ויליאם גולדמן
وليام قولدمان
ویلیام گولدمن
უილიამ გოლდმენი
골드먼, 윌리엄 1931-
윌리엄 골드먼
ウィリアム・ゴールドマン
ゴールドマン, ウィリアム
威廉·戈德曼
Languages
English
(930)
German (102)
Spanish (85)
French (73)
Italian (26)
Polish (14)
Multiple languages (13)
Dutch (10)
Japanese (6)
Hungarian (4)
Hebrew (3)
Korean (3)
Chinese (2)
Turkish (2)
Czech (2)
Russian (1)
Slovenian (1)
Greek, Modern (1)
Danish (1)
German (102)
Spanish (85)
French (73)
Italian (26)
Polish (14)
Multiple languages (13)
Dutch (10)
Japanese (6)
Hungarian (4)
Hebrew (3)
Korean (3)
Chinese (2)
Turkish (2)
Czech (2)
Russian (1)
Slovenian (1)
Greek, Modern (1)
Danish (1)
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