The wettest county in the world, or lawless audiobook by. Matt is the author of the wettest county in the world. Matt bondurant uses the history of his own family to tell the story of moonshining during the 20s and 30s in his book the wettest county in the world. A novel based on a true story kindle edition by matt. The film lawless 2012, directed by john hillcoat, is based on the book with a screenplay by nick cave. His first novel, the third translation, was an international bestseller, translated into fourteen languages worldwide. White mule, white lightning, firewater, popskull, wild cat, stump whiskey, rotgut whatever you called it, 1920s virginia was awash with moonshine. The wettest county in the world an interview with dr. Lawless by matt bondurant 2012 paperback august 16, 2012 by matt bondurant author. Author matt bondurant, a fairfax county native and mount vernon high school graduate. The story of the bondurant brothers of virginia is told as historical fiction, written by one of the grandsons. With a foreword by director john hillcoat based on the true story of matt bondurant s grandfather and two granduncles, l.
Based on the true story of his grandfather and two granduncles, matt bondurant s novel is a gripping tale of brotherhood, greed, and murder. Bondurant does an excellent job painting a picture of the hardscrabble lives of people in virginias franklin county. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. His second novel, the wettest county in the world, has been made into the major motion picture lawless. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The wettest county in the world book by matt bondurant. The bondurant boys were a notorious gang of roughnecks and moonshiners who ran liquor through franklin county during prohibition and after. A former john gardner fellow in fiction at bread loaf, kingsbury fellow at florida state, and walter e. Fairfax native matt bondurants book is now the movie. Originally published with the title the wettest county in the.
A novel based on a true story kindle edition by matt bondurant. On this episode of based on a true story we chat with author matt bondurant about the historical accuracy of the movie lawless. Lawless by matt bondurant with a foreword by director john hillcoat based on the true story of matt bondurants grandfather and two granduncles, lawless is. The bondurant boys were a notorious gang of roughnecks and moonshiners who ran liquor through franklin county, virginia, during prohibition and. Lawless previously published as the wettest county in the worldwas a new york times editors choice, and one of the san francisco chronicles 50 best books of the year. Buy lawless tiein film tiein by matt bondurant isbn. Home books contact bio lawless manuscript consultation. Books contact bio lawless manuscript consultation books the third translation the wettest county in the world the night swimmer.
The book that was adapted into the movie lawless and tells the story of his grandfather jack bondurant. Library edition book online at best prices in india on. The book tells of the trio during the depression and prohibition in rural. Matt bondurant, the author of lawless, on which john hillcoats film was based, says his familys role in the moonshine business only came to light in recent years. Running moonshine liquor during the prohibition years, a notorious trio of. I have seen the movie lawless and enjoyed it, though it was also nothing that special. Lawless by matt bondurant a gritty, gripping tale of brotherhood, greed, and murder, this engrossing entertainment weekly novel is now a major motion. The real story behind lawless by matt bondurant by matt bondurant on 82712 at 1. Based on the true account of matt bondurant s grandfather and two granduncles, lawless is a gripping, whiteknuckle fable of bootlegging, brotherhood and revenge. Matt s grandfather, jack, and two granduncles that were the inspiration for his book that the movie is based on, the wettest county in the world.
The bondurant boys were a notorious gang of roughnecks and moonshiners who ran liquor through franklin county, virginia, during prohibition and in the years after. With a foreword by director john hillcoat based on the true story of matt bondurant s grandfather and two granduncles, lawless is a gripping tale of brotherhood, greed, and murder. A book by novelist matt bondurant, born and raised in the mount vernon area, is now a movie called lawless, which debuted recently at the. Lawless by matt bondurant 2012 paperback august 16, 2012. A gritty, gripping tale of brotherhood, greed, and murder, this engrossing entertainment weekly novel is now a major motion picture starring jessica chastain, tom hardy, shia labeouf, gary oldman, guy pearce, and mia wasikowska. Until you heard there was a book behind it, a book about real people, larger than life, mysterious and whose story would leave you viewing lawlessness forever differently. Author matt bondurants family legend is brought to. The book tells of the trio during the depression and prohibition in rural virginia, who made a living bootlegging moonshine. Lawless book by matt bondurant official publisher page. The wettest county in the world by matt bondurant fantastic fiction. Matt bondurant is the author of three novels, the most recent of which is the night swimmer. Books contact bio lawless manuscript consultation matt bondurant lawless the film powered by create your own unique website with customizable templates.
The real story behind lawless by matt bondurant newsweek. While prohibition for most people means eliot ness and al capone, matt bondurants book is about so much more than the hot mountain liquor that was sold. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Now a major motion picture, lawless, starring tom hardy and shia labeouf. With a foreword by director john hillcoat based on the true story of matt bondurants grandfather and two granduncles, lawless is a gripping. Matt bondurant joins us on this weeks episode as we compare what really happened with the movie lawless. Matt bondurant s novel the wettest county in the world scribner 2008 was a new york times editors pick, and san francisco chronicle best 50 books of the year. Lawless with matt bondurant based on a true story podcast. If youre a fan of the film, the book wont disappoint. History vs the movie lawless with matt bondurant an. Matt bondurant tells a family tale better than most at a a family gathering. With a foreword by director john hillcoat based on the true story of matt bondurant s grandfather and two granduncles, lawless. Powered by create your own unique website with customizable templates.
While prohibition for most people means eliot ness and al capone, matt bondurant s book is about so much more than the hot mountain liquor that was sold quietly over the counter all across franklin county during that period. Matt bondurant s latest bestselling book, the wettest county in the world, picked up by red wagon entertainment and sony pictures, is currently in postproduction and is scheduled to be. A gritty, gripping tale of brotherhood, greed, and murder, this engrossing entertainment weekly. Based on the true story of matt bondurant s grandfather and two granduncles, lawless is a gripping tale of brotherhood, greed, and murder. Fairfax native matt bondurants book is now the movie lawless. His second novel the wettest county in the world scribner 2008 is an international bestseller, a new york times editors pick, a san francisco chronicle best 50 books of the year, and was made.
Set in prohibition era america, three brothers defy the law when corrupt officers try. Thats what happened with this retitling of matt bondurant s the wettest county in the world. Just as the new southern bootleg film lawless is derived from matt bondurant s 2008 novel the wettest county in the world, bondurant himself has created a story rooted in historical events involving his grandfather jack and uncles forrest and howard. The wettest county in the world is a 2008 historical novel by matt bondurant, an american. The novel has been translated to the newly released film. Author matt bondurant wrote the exciting novel the wettest county in world a historical fiction based on his own family history. Matt bondurant writes this story with such a grit and brutality that it is almost beautiful. Having seen the movie lawless, i was intrigued enough to go back and read the book that started it all.
Lawless ebook by matt bondurant official publisher page simon. The writing of this secretive part of our countrys illegal activities is both informative and sensational. Buy lawless book online at best prices in india on. The bondurant boys were notorious gangsters who ran liquor though franklin county. The bondurant boys were notorious gangster brothers who ran liquor though franklin county during prohibition. Dozens of members of the bondurant family attended the first showing of the movie lawless at eagle cinema in rocky. Based on the true account of matt bondurant s grandfather and two granduncles, this is a gripping tale of bootlegging, brotherhood and revenge. With a foreword by director john hillcoat based on the true story of matt bondurant s grandfather and two granduncles, lawless is a gripping tale of. A book by novelist matt bondurant, born and raised in the mount vernon area, is now a movie called lawless, which debuted recently at the cannes film festival. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Matt bondurant, the author of lawless, on which john hillcoats film was based, says his familys role in the moonshine business only came to light in recent years matt bondurant. Running moonshine liquor during the prohibition years, a notorious trio of brothers continues their illicit business after prohibition and plays a central role in a violent conspiracy trial. Lawless book by matt bondurant official publisher page simon. The film lawless 2012, directed by john hillcoat, is based on the book with.
The wettest county in the world by matt bondurant book cover, description, publication. The wettest county in the world is a 2008 historical novel by matt bondurant, an american writer who features his grandfather jack and granduncles forrest and howard as the main characters in the novel. Read lawless a novel based on a true story by matt bondurant available from rakuten kobo. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading lawless. Based on the true story of matt bondurant s grandfather and two granduncles, the wettest county in the world is a gripping tale of brotherhood, greed, and murder.
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