- Hardcover: 320 pages
- Publisher: Picador (21 April 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0330441965
- ISBN-13: 978-0330441964
- Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 15.4 x 2.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 448,534 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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‘Grant proves himself immensely vital, acerbic and amusing … He is terrifyingly frank ’
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‘His descriptions of the country (Swaziland), its people and its history are vivid and haunting’
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Richard E. Grant has done it again. Written a witty and chaotic account of the behind the scenes of movie making.As a follow up of first book WithNails, The Wah-Wah Diaries tells of the "hurry up and wait" side of film making.From conception of the idea, through the creative writing, the getting the fiancing, and finding the right people, the shooting, the post-production, and finally the opening, Wah-Wah Diaries tells of the side few outside the industry even know about. With style, flair, and humor, the author takes down the long road and almost makes the rest of us wonder "how does it ever gets done in the first place?" The film itself, which has lead to the book, almost seven years in the making is a real labor of love which his fan club is well aware.
If you enjoyed With Nails, you also enjoy The Wah-Wah Diaries. If you didn't read the first, read them both and see the story behind film.
If you enjoyed With Nails, you also enjoy The Wah-Wah Diaries. If you didn't read the first, read them both and see the story behind film.
Format:Paperback
This is an absolutely riveting account of the trials, tribulations and absolute torture of a very well known and respected actor attempting and eventually succeeding in making an autobiographical feature film.
I could not put this book down and was sorry when it ended. An amazing story. My advice is to see the film first, then read the book,and watch the film again. It really deserves a second viewing.
I could not put this book down and was sorry when it ended. An amazing story. My advice is to see the film first, then read the book,and watch the film again. It really deserves a second viewing.
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The Wah Wah Diaries is a thoroughly engaging read.
Known for his acting achievements, here Richard E Grant takes his readers on a rollercoaster ride through the process of making his very own film. From scratching together the beginnings of a first draft script, through development, pre-production, filming and post-production. His account is witty and moving, informative and entertaining. His recollections of 'MC' (surely the most obstructive producer in the world?!)are both hilarious and infuriating!
Purchasing the Wah Wah Diaries is a must for Richard E Grant devotees, film fans and anyone who loves to peek between the pages of someone else's diary.
I read the diaries and then watched the film - a perfect pair!
Known for his acting achievements, here Richard E Grant takes his readers on a rollercoaster ride through the process of making his very own film. From scratching together the beginnings of a first draft script, through development, pre-production, filming and post-production. His account is witty and moving, informative and entertaining. His recollections of 'MC' (surely the most obstructive producer in the world?!)are both hilarious and infuriating!
Purchasing the Wah Wah Diaries is a must for Richard E Grant devotees, film fans and anyone who loves to peek between the pages of someone else's diary.
I read the diaries and then watched the film - a perfect pair!
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Completely absorbing - I loved it
This is a very frank, very funny, and sometimes very moving account of ReG's efforts to get his movie made. Read more
Published on 27 Feb 2009 by Richard_S
Thoroughly enjoyable and informative.
I got this on a whim, and was blown away. It's a really enjoyable read, really bringing you along the journey of the creation of the film. Read more
Published on 6 Jan 2009 by Richard Kirwan
Kafkaesque
If you were ever of a mind you make a movie, my advice would be never to read this book which outlines Grant's epic struggle to commit his sometimes harrowing experiences of... Read more
Published on 4 July 2007 by Ahmed E Cohen
Neither fish nor fowl
The WAH WAH Diaries, 9 May 2006
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This is view of film making written by an actor turned director; it takes the form of a... Read more
Reviewer: Shadkin - See all my reviews
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