Franco does not sugar coat the decisions and actions that young teens make when their parents eyes are turned away. James franco has 38 books on goodreads with 45051 ratings. Oct 19, 2009 palo alto is a collection of shortstories from golden globe winning actor, james franco. James franco is an acclaimed actor, director, artist, and writer. James franco s most popular book is slaughterhousefive. Sep 06, 2015 people like to use the phrase, only in palo alto. Oct 11, 20 james francos new book, actors anonymous, is being billed as a novel, but its actually a collection of sketches and short stories with bits of anomalous matter lodged here and there. Part i consists mainly of photos and paintings with just enough text to explain.
Known for his breakthrough starring role on freaks and geeks 1999, james franco was born april 19, 1978 in palo alto, california, to betsy franco, a writer, artist, and actress, and douglas eugene doug franco, who ran a silicon valley business. Growing up with his two younger brothers, dave franco, also an actor, and. A california childhood james franco a california childhood by james franco is a unique, little book. Jun 30, 20 palo alto movie clip theres always a reason 2014 james franco, emma roberts movie hd duration. Features a bonus essay by james franco on gia coppolas film adaptation. Palo alto is a 20 american drama film written and directed by gia coppola, based on james franco s 2010 short story collection of the same name. This isnt the case in francos first story collection, palo alto.
An insightful look at growing up rich in the northern california city of palo alto. Written with an immediate sense of placeclaustrophobic and ominousjames francos collection traces the lives of an extended group of teenagers as they experiment with vices of all kinds, struggle with their families and one another, and succumb to selfdestructive. The night it fell apart for palo altos favorite movie iconoclast the actor is now facing sexual misconduct allegations in a new lawsuit but his career already took a hit after the. Early life james edward franco was born in palo alto, california on april 19, 1978. James franco to teach highschool film class news palo. Palo alto traces the lives of an extended group of teenagers as they experiment with vices of all kinds, struggle with their families and one another, and succumb to selfdestructive, often heartless nihilism. Stories by james franco in chm, doc, fb2 download ebook. His mother, betsy lou nee verne, is a childrens book author and occasional actress, and his father, douglas eugene franco, ran a silicon valley business. A fiercely vivid collection of stories about troubled california teena. James franco, a man of many trades, explores disaffected youth in his first story collection.
Franco has presented his visual art at the clocktower gallery in new york, and his writing has appeared in esquire, the wall street journal, and. His father was of portuguese from madeira and swedish ancestry, while his mother is jewish, from a family of russianjewish descent. This book is what you can expect from james franco. Franco presents his characters in all their raw humanity, while at the same time.
Aug 04, 2011 buy palo alto by james franco from amazons fiction books store. This isnt the case in franco s first story collection, palo alto. Written with an immediate sense of place claustrophobic and ominous james francos collection traces the lives of an extended group of teenagers as they experiment with vices of all kinds, struggle with their families and one another, and succumb to selfdestructive. The proust quote at the start of the book states that, in spite of the regrets it may weigh upon us in later life, adolescence is the only period in which.
Palo alto high school journalism teacher esther wojcicki has at least one famous fan. I recently read through some of james franco s collection of short stories, palo alto. Palo alto by james franco, 9780571273188, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. A fiercely vivid collection of stories about troubled california teenagers and misfitsviolent and harrowing, from the astonishingly talented actor and artist.
An effort is underway to remove a mural james franco painted at palo alto high school, his alma mater, as allegations of sexual misconduct continue to dog the golden globewinning star of the the. The life and struggles of a group of adolescents living in palo alto. Palo alto is the accumulation of his studies, and a life spent growing up in the palo alto area. Buy a cheap copy of palo alto book by james franco. Download palo alto james franco ebook palo alto is the debut of a powerful new literary voice.
Oct 24, 2010 this isnt the case in francos first story collection, palo alto. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. His film appearances include milk, pineapple express, the spiderman trilogy, howl, and eat, pray, love. I recently read through some of james francos collection of short stories, palo alto. Image 1 of 3 james franco with danny boyle, the director of 127 hours. Written with an immediate sense of placeclaustrophobic and ominous james franco s collection traces the lives of an extended group of teenagers as they experiment with vices of all kinds, struggle with their families and one another, and succumb to selfdestructive. The stories are about teenagers and their experiments with vices and their struggles with their families. It certainly will be thrown around with the news that actor and palo alto native james franco will be making a film with local high school. Palo alto is a collection of linked short stories by american actor, writer, and director james franco. His film appearances include 127 hours, milk, pineapple express, oz the great and powerful, spring breakers, and the spiderman trilogy.
With emma roberts, james franco, jack kilmer, zoe levin. On television, he starred in the critically acclaimed series freaks and geeks. James francos new book, actors anonymous, is being billed as a novel, but its actually a collection of sketches and short stories with bits of anomalous matter lodged here and there. James franco is an actor, director, screenwriter, and artist. The actor, currently starring in hbos the deuce and known for films such as 127 hours and. Palo alto drawn from james francos short story collection, this wastedyouth pic goes to impressive lengths to develop the characters and shape their experience. The film stars franco alongside emma roberts, jack kilmer, nat wolff and zoe levin. Palo alto is a collection of linked short stories by american actor and writer james franco. James edward franco was born in palo alto, california on april 19, 1978.
Palo alto stories is three individual films drawn from the high school experiences james franco wrote about in his book, palo alto. Check out palo alto stories by james franco on indiegogo. Benjamin secher on the teenage boredom of james francos debut collection of short stories, palo alto. In palo alto, emma roberts has one bedroom scene with costar james franco, who plays a teacher at her high school in the new movie. Palo alto by james franco now a provocative and impressive variety film from director gia coppola francis ford coppolas granddaughterstarring.
Jan 10, 2011 benjamin secher on the teenage boredom of james franco s debut collection of short stories, palo alto. His mother, betsy lou nee verne, is a childrens book author and occasional. Franco, as well as being an actor, artist and soontobe oscars host, studied writing at brooklyn college. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. Jun 07, 2011 palo alto is the debut of a surprising and powerful new literary voice. He grew up in palo alto and all the stories are set here, so it was pretty cool to see so many familiar. Buy palo alto by james franco from amazons fiction books store. Its best entry is american history, in which high school freshmen must articulate the pro and anti. Written with an immediate sense of placeclaustrophobic and ominousjames francos collection traces the lives of an extended group of teenagers as they experiment with vices of all kinds, struggle with their families and one another, and succumb to selfdestructive, often heartless nihilism. Written with an immediate sense of place claustrophobic and ominous james franco s collection traces the lives of an extended group of teenagers as they experiment with vices of all kinds, struggle with their families and one another, and succumb to selfdestructive.
Oct 19, 2010 palo alto is the debut of a surprising and powerful new literary voice. The collection was published on october 19, 2010, by scribners. Palo alto book by james franco official publisher page. Palo alto is the debut of a powerful new literary voice. James franco books list of books by author james franco. Palo alto is the debut of a surprising and powerful new literary voice. His mother is jewish and his father was of portuguese and swedish descent. Palo alto is a collection of shortstories from golden globe winning actor, james franco. Please help improve this section by adding citations. Palo alto movie clip theres always a reason 2014 james franco, emma roberts movie hd duration. Given that franco could have opted to coast by on movie star mystique, the decision to write about the suburb of his upbringing is intriguing. Palo alto book by james franco official publisher page simon.