Goldman, William 1931-
Overview
| Works: | 312 works in 2,199 publications in 18 languages and 54,318 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Drama Film adaptations Fiction 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, Writer of accompanying material, Performer |
| 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 )
- East End my cradle : portrait of an environment by William Goldman( Book )
- 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 )
- The fiction of reality and fantasy in William Goldman by Richard Andersen( )
- Word into image--writers on screenwriting( Visual )
- Screenwriters : word into image( Visual )
- Toward a concept of man: three novels of William Goldman by Dixie Lynn Mangum( )
- 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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127 editions published between 1973 and 2014 in 3 languages and held by 5,133 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A tale of true love and high adventure, pirates, princesses, giants, miracles, fencing, and a frightening assortment of wild beasts
127 editions published between 1973 and 2014 in 3 languages and held by 5,133 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
)
97 editions published between 1987 and 2015 in 6 languages and held by 4,119 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A kindly grandfather sits down with his grandson and reads him a bedtime story. As the grandfather reads the story, the action comes alive in a classic tale of love and adventure. The beautiful Buttercup is kidnapped and held against her will in order to marry the nasty Prince Humperdinck, while Westley (her childhood beau, now returned as the Dread Pirate Roberts) attempts to save her. Along the way he meets an accomplished swordsman and a giant, both of whom become his companions in his quest
97 editions published between 1987 and 2015 in 6 languages and held by 4,119 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A kindly grandfather sits down with his grandson and reads him a bedtime story. As the grandfather reads the story, the action comes alive in a classic tale of love and adventure. The beautiful Buttercup is kidnapped and held against her will in order to marry the nasty Prince Humperdinck, while Westley (her childhood beau, now returned as the Dread Pirate Roberts) attempts to save her. Along the way he meets an accomplished swordsman and a giant, both of whom become his companions in his quest
All the president's men by
Alan J Pakula(
Visual
)
100 editions published between 1976 and 2016 in 7 languages and held by 3,921 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The true story of how Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein uncovered the White House involvement in the Watergate break in
100 editions published between 1976 and 2016 in 7 languages and held by 3,921 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The true story of how Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein uncovered the White House involvement in the Watergate break in
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid by
George Roy Hill(
Visual
)
71 editions published between 1968 and 2011 in 5 languages and held by 2,305 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Butch and Sundance head up the infamous Hole-in-the-Wall Gang. Butch's specialty is he's an idea man. Sundance is a true gunfighter. When Butch and Sundance rob a train once too often, a relentless posse is sent to track them down. Finally able to outrun the posse, Butch suggests that he, Sundance and his girlfriend Etta, try Bolivia, thinking Bolivian banks will be easy targets. Based loosely on the exploits of the historical characters
71 editions published between 1968 and 2011 in 5 languages and held by 2,305 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Butch and Sundance head up the infamous Hole-in-the-Wall Gang. Butch's specialty is he's an idea man. Sundance is a true gunfighter. When Butch and Sundance rob a train once too often, a relentless posse is sent to track them down. Finally able to outrun the posse, Butch suggests that he, Sundance and his girlfriend Etta, try Bolivia, thinking Bolivian banks will be easy targets. Based loosely on the exploits of the historical characters
Marathon man by
William Goldman(
Book
)
119 editions published between 1974 and 2014 in 11 languages and held by 1,907 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?"
119 editions published between 1974 and 2014 in 11 languages and held by 1,907 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
)
51 editions published between 1977 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 1,833 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In September 1944, flush with success after the Normandy Invasion, the Allies confidently launched Operation Market Garden, a wild scheme intended to put an early end to World War II by invading Germany and smashing the Reich's war plants. However, a combination of battlefield politics, faulty intelligence, bad luck and worse weather led to disaster
51 editions published between 1977 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 1,833 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In September 1944, flush with success after the Normandy Invasion, the Allies confidently launched Operation Market Garden, a wild scheme intended to put an early end to World War II by invading Germany and smashing the Reich's war plants. However, a combination of battlefield politics, faulty intelligence, bad luck and worse weather led to disaster
Misery by
Rob Reiner(
Visual
)
84 editions published between 1990 and 2014 in 6 languages and held by 1,631 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
84 editions published between 1990 and 2014 in 6 languages and held by 1,631 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 1,377 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 1,377 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
)
50 editions published between 1994 and 2013 in 7 languages and held by 1,353 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Comedy about a handsome gambler, a charming lady scam artist and a lawman, all headed for a poker tournament held on a river boat with a $500,000 pot for the winner
50 editions published between 1994 and 2013 in 7 languages and held by 1,353 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Comedy about a handsome gambler, a charming lady scam artist and a lawman, all headed for a poker tournament held on a river boat with a $500,000 pot for the winner
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid(
Visual
)
2 editions published in 2006 in English and held by 1,308 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
2 editions published in 2006 in English and held by 1,308 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
Tinsel : a novel by
William Goldman(
Book
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17 editions published between 1979 and 1986 in 5 languages and held by 1,195 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 1,195 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 1,194 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 1,194 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 1,178 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 1,178 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
William Goldman(
Visual
)
24 editions published between 2003 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 1,152 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 1,152 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
)
63 editions published between 1976 and 2016 in 7 languages and held by 1,115 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Hoffman plays the likeable Columbia graduate student and marathon runner of the title, unwittingly trapped in a terrifying drama revolving around a murderous Nazi fugitive"--Container
63 editions published between 1976 and 2016 in 7 languages and held by 1,115 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Hoffman plays the likeable Columbia graduate student and marathon runner of the title, unwittingly trapped in a terrifying drama revolving around a murderous Nazi fugitive"--Container
The General's daughter by
Simon West(
Visual
)
26 editions published between 1999 and 2013 in English and Spanish and held by 1,102 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 1,102 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 1,027 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 1,027 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 1,014 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 1,014 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 season : a candid look at Broadway by
William Goldman(
Book
)
19 editions published between 1969 and 2000 in English and held by 931 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
19 editions published between 1969 and 2000 in English and held by 931 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
)
14 editions published between 1997 and 2004 in English and held by 910 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
14 editions published between 1997 and 2004 in English and held by 910 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
- Redford, Robert Costume designer Performer Conceptor Actor
- Warner Home Video (Firm) Publisher
- Castle Rock Entertainment (Firm) Producer
- Reiner, Rob Performer Producer Restager Director Film editor Author Narrator
- Hill, George Roy 1921-2002 Performer Producer Restager Conceptor Director Film editor Author
- Pakula, Alan J. 1928-1998 Performer Restager Director Film editor Author
- Wildwood Enterprises
- Coblenz, Walter Production personnel Producer
- Scheinman, Andrew Producer
- Andre the Giant 1946-1993 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
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English
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German (95)
Spanish (84)
French (70)
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)
German (95)
Spanish (84)
French (70)
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)
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