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Totally Scripted: Idioms, Words and Quotes from Hollywood to Broadway That Have Changed the English Language
Josh Chetwynd
The language of Hollywood resonates beyond the stage and screen because it often has inherent drama—or comedic effect. This volume contains a combination of approximately 100 expertly researched essays on words, phrases and idioms made famous by Hollywood along with the stories behind 30 or so of the most iconic—and ultimately often used—quotes from films. There are also sidebars that focus on other ways the entertainment world has changed language. For instance, stories behind stars whose names have been used for drinks (hello, Shirley Temple) or roses (there are ones named after Elizabeth Taylor and Judy Garland, among others). And, a sidebar on William Shakespeare’s unique contribution to the English language.
About the Author
Josh Chetwynd is an award-winning journalist who has worked as a staff reporter for such publications as USA Today and U.S. News & World Report. He is a versatile writer, having contributed to numerous other outlets, including The Wall Street Journal, The Times (of London), the Harvard Negotiation Law Review and BBC Radio on topics as varied as sports, film, politics, legal issues and travel. He has written five books, receiving extensive critical acclaim for his efforts, including being dubbed “a great storyteller” by NPR.
In particular, Chetwynd excels in writing about sports. His book The Secret History of Balls: The Stories Behind The Things We Love To Catch, Whack, Throw, Kick, Bounce and Bat (Perigee Books) was named a “Best Book of 2011” by NPR. It was labeled “essential trivia” by ESPN The Magazine and was called “[a] little gem of a book” by The Wall Street Journal.
Before that, Baseball in Europe: A Country by Country History (McFarland & Co.), received plaudits from such publications as the Chicago Tribune (“fascinating”); The Guardian (UK) (“unrivaled in its description of baseball’s presence [in Europe]...definitive”); MLB.com (“comprehensive”); and Choice Magazine (“excellent…Highly recommended”).
He also wrote, How the Hot Dog Found Its Bun: Accidental Discoveries and Unexpected Inspirations that Shape What We Eat and Drink (Globe Pequot 2012), and The Book of Nice: A Nice Book About Nice Things for Nice People (Workman, March 2013). In addition, he co-authored the book British Baseball and the West Ham Club: History of a 1930s Professional Team in East London.
A Northwestern University graduate (along with former major league catcher and current New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi) with a Masters in Journalism, Chetwynd is a former NCAA Division I and minor league-level baseball player as well. You can visit his website at http://joshchetwynd.com/chetwynd/. He lives in Denver, Colorado, with his wife and two children.
Josh Chetwynd is an award-winning journalist who has worked as a staff reporter for such publications as USA Today and U.S. News & World Report. He is a versatile writer, having contributed to numerous other outlets, including The Wall Street Journal, The Times (of London), the Harvard Negotiation Law Review and BBC Radio on topics as varied as sports, film, politics, legal issues and travel. He has written five books, receiving extensive critical acclaim for his efforts, including being dubbed “a great storyteller” by NPR.
In particular, Chetwynd excels in writing about sports. His book The Secret History of Balls: The Stories Behind The Things We Love To Catch, Whack, Throw, Kick, Bounce and Bat (Perigee Books) was named a “Best Book of 2011” by NPR. It was labeled “essential trivia” by ESPN The Magazine and was called “[a] little gem of a book” by The Wall Street Journal.
Before that, Baseball in Europe: A Country by Country History (McFarland & Co.), received plaudits from such publications as the Chicago Tribune (“fascinating”); The Guardian (UK) (“unrivaled in its description of baseball’s presence [in Europe]...definitive”); MLB.com (“comprehensive”); and Choice Magazine (“excellent…Highly recommended”).
He also wrote, How the Hot Dog Found Its Bun: Accidental Discoveries and Unexpected Inspirations that Shape What We Eat and Drink (Globe Pequot 2012), and The Book of Nice: A Nice Book About Nice Things for Nice People (Workman, March 2013). In addition, he co-authored the book British Baseball and the West Ham Club: History of a 1930s Professional Team in East London.
A Northwestern University graduate (along with former major league catcher and current New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi) with a Masters in Journalism, Chetwynd is a former NCAA Division I and minor league-level baseball player as well. You can visit his website at http://joshchetwynd.com/chetwynd/. He lives in Denver, Colorado, with his wife and two children.
