The magic of movies, for so many in our increasingly visual society, is a far more stimulating and efficient storytelling experience than the labor intensity of reading. —Thane Rosenbaum —Yeah, but the Book Is Better (Forward)
Not an elitist rant, but a thoughtful essay by an author who has written the screenplay of his own novel.
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