Barry Gifford
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Barry Gifford (born October 18, 1946) is an American author, poet, and screenwriter known for his distinctive mix of American landscapes and film noir- and Beat Generation-influenced literary madness. He is best known for his series of novels about Sailor and Lula, two sex-driven, star-crossed protagonists on the road. The first of the series, Wild at Heart, was adapted by director David Lynch for the 1990 film of the same title. Gifford went on to write the screenplay for Lost Highway with Lynch. Perdita Durango was adapted into film by Alex de la Iglesia. Much of Gifford's work is nonfiction. Description above from the Wikipedia article Barry Gifford, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
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Who is Barry Gifford?+
Barry Gifford is an American author, poet, and screenwriter widely recognized for his distinct literary style blending American landscapes with film noir and Beat Generation influences.
What is Barry Gifford known for?+
He is best known for writing the novel Wild at Heart, adapted by David Lynch, and co-writing the screenplay for Lynch's Lost Highway.
Which prominent directors has Barry Gifford collaborated with?+
He has notably collaborated with director David Lynch on feature film projects as well as Alex de la Iglesia.
