Barry Gifford

Novelist, Author

1946 –

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Who is Barry Gifford?

Barry Gifford is an American author, poet, and screenwriter known for his distinctive mix of American landscapes and film noir- and Beat Generation-influenced literary madness.

Gifford 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. Gifford also writes non-fiction.

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Born
Oct 18, 1946
Chicago
Also known as
  • Гиффорд, Барри
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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