{"product_id":"requiem-for-a-dream-a-novel-1","title":"Requiem for a Dream: A Novel","description":"The acclaimed novel that inspired the Darren Aronofsky film--the story of three friends whose pursuit of wealth ends in addiction and tragedy. \"To understand Selby's work is to understand the anguish of America\"(New York Times Book Review).\n\nOver twenty years after its first publication in 1978, Requiem for a Dream makes it to the big screen in a major motion picture starring Ellen Burstyn, Jennifer Connelly, Marlon Wayans, Jared Leto, and Christopher McDonald. Directed by Darren Aronofsky, the highly acclaimed director of Pi, the movie was released in November 2000. In this searing novel, two young hoods, Harry and Tyrone, and a girlfriend fantasize about scoring a pound of uncut heroin and getting rich. But their habit gets the better of them, consumes them and destroys their dreams.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1560252480\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.1560252480.A\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Acceptable\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Selby Jr., Hubert\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: This copy has clearly been enjoyed—expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41518887206970,"sku":"DBV.1560252480.A","price":7.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/1560252480-0_feda0dd2-aa44-4ad4-af96-d5382c7eac05.jpg?v=1783919225","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/requiem-for-a-dream-a-novel-1","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}