Why To Kill a Mockingbird Matters

What Harper Lee's Book and the Iconic American Film Mean to Us Today

Fiction & Literature, Literary Theory & Criticism, American, Nonfiction, Entertainment, Film, History & Criticism, Performing Arts
Cover of the book Why To Kill a Mockingbird Matters by Tom Santopietro, St. Martin's Press
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Tom Santopietro ISBN: 9781250163769
Publisher: St. Martin's Press Publication: June 19, 2018
Imprint: St. Martin's Press Language: English
Author: Tom Santopietro
ISBN: 9781250163769
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Publication: June 19, 2018
Imprint: St. Martin's Press
Language: English

Tom Santopietro, an author well-known for his writing about American popular culture, delves into the heart of the beloved classic and shows readers why To Kill a Mockingbird matters more today than ever before.

With 40 million copies sold, To Kill a Mockingbird’s poignant but clear eyed examination of human nature has cemented its status as a global classic. Tom Santopietro's new book, Why To Kill a Mockingbird Matters, takes a 360 degree look at the Mockingbird phenomenon both on page and screen.

Santopietro traces the writing of To Kill a Mockingbird, the impact of the Pulitzer Prize, and investigates the claims that Lee’s book is actually racist. Here for the first time is the full behind the scenes story regarding the creation of the 1962 film, one which entered the American consciousness in a way that few other films ever have. From the earliest casting sessions to the Oscars and the 50th Anniversary screening at the White House, Santopietro examines exactly what makes the movie and Gregory Peck’s unforgettable performance as Atticus Finch so captivating.

As Americans yearn for an end to divisiveness, there is no better time to look at the significance of Harper Lee's book, the film, and all that came after.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Tom Santopietro, an author well-known for his writing about American popular culture, delves into the heart of the beloved classic and shows readers why To Kill a Mockingbird matters more today than ever before.

With 40 million copies sold, To Kill a Mockingbird’s poignant but clear eyed examination of human nature has cemented its status as a global classic. Tom Santopietro's new book, Why To Kill a Mockingbird Matters, takes a 360 degree look at the Mockingbird phenomenon both on page and screen.

Santopietro traces the writing of To Kill a Mockingbird, the impact of the Pulitzer Prize, and investigates the claims that Lee’s book is actually racist. Here for the first time is the full behind the scenes story regarding the creation of the 1962 film, one which entered the American consciousness in a way that few other films ever have. From the earliest casting sessions to the Oscars and the 50th Anniversary screening at the White House, Santopietro examines exactly what makes the movie and Gregory Peck’s unforgettable performance as Atticus Finch so captivating.

As Americans yearn for an end to divisiveness, there is no better time to look at the significance of Harper Lee's book, the film, and all that came after.

More books from St. Martin's Press

Cover of the book Getting the Love You Want: A Guide for Couples: Third Edition by Tom Santopietro
Cover of the book The Beltway Bible by Tom Santopietro
Cover of the book At the Plaza by Tom Santopietro
Cover of the book The Autobiography of God by Tom Santopietro
Cover of the book Hobbits, Elves and Wizards by Tom Santopietro
Cover of the book Red, White, and Blue Murder by Tom Santopietro
Cover of the book The Desperate Remedy by Tom Santopietro
Cover of the book The $5 Dinner Mom One-Dish Dinners Cookbook by Tom Santopietro
Cover of the book The Yard Dog by Tom Santopietro
Cover of the book Dandy Gilver and an Unsuitable Day for a Murder by Tom Santopietro
Cover of the book Coffee by Tom Santopietro
Cover of the book Claire Fontaine Crime Fighter by Tom Santopietro
Cover of the book Faithful Unto Death by Tom Santopietro
Cover of the book The Lords of Vice Series, Books 1-3 by Tom Santopietro
Cover of the book Strip Jack by Tom Santopietro
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy