Books by Alison Macor

This lively biography of the screenwriter of 1980s hit movies Top Gun, Beverly Hills Cop II, Beetlejuice, and Batman illuminates issues of film authorship that have become even more contested in the era of blockbuster filmmaking.

During the 1990s, Austin achieved 'overnight' success and celebrity as a vital place for independent filmmaking. But, Austin struggles to balance the growth and expansion of its film community with a commitment to nurture the independent filmmakers. This book chronicles the evolution of this struggle by presenting Austin's movie history.