“Sideways is one of those rarest of books: a story that became an instant hit and cult classic, with character journeys that resonated with the zeitgeist and remain poignant today.” James Phelan, author of Patriot Act
Description
The book that inspired the film of the same name, staring Paul Giamatti, Sideways is a beautifully crafted buddy novel full of “witty dialogue, and bags of well-crafted entertainment” (Yorkshire Times).
Sideways is the story of two friends—Miles and Jack—going away together for the last time to steep themselves in everything that makes it good to be young and single: Pinot, putting, and prowling bars. In the week before Jack plans to marry, the pair heads out from Los Angeles to the Santa Ynez Valley wine country. For Jack, the tasting tour is Seven Days to D-Day, his final stretch of freedom. For Miles—who has divorced his wife, is facing an uncertain career, and has lost his passion for living—the trip is a weeklong opportunity to evaluate his past, his future, and himself.
A raucous and surprising novel filled with wonderful details about wine, Sideways is also a thought-provoking and funny book about men, women, and human relationships.
Praise
“Sideways is one of those rarest of books: a story that became an instant hit and cult classic, with character journeys that resonated with the zeitgeist and remain poignant today.” James Phelan, author of Patriot Act
“Sideways in many ways is a genre breaker. What made it special is there was nothing like it before. Yes, it is picaresque and ribald, bursting with outrageousness and side-splitting humor, but at its core this very special novel possesses sweetness, wisdom, and most important, heart. I knew when I read it in manuscript form it would be a foundation for a great movie. Little did I realize it would grow into becoming a timeless classic, not just in the wine world, but in the annals of cinema as well.” Angelo Pizzo, screenwriter of Hoosiers and Rudy
“It’s about time Rex Pickett’s Sideways is in hardcover. This funny, insightful, beautifully written, iconic book has delighted millions in its various incarnations as a novel, movie, play, and musical, and singlehandedly created an awareness for Pinot Noir that propelled that varietal to the forefront of American wines. But that notwithstanding, the true genius of the book is Pickett’s writing and characters—clever, heartfelt, relatable, and totally enjoyable. If you’ve never read Sideways, you don’t know what you’re missing. It is as much a treat for your mind and mood as Pinot Noir is for your palate.” Rick Bleiweiss, award-winning, bestselling author & Grammy-nominated record producer
“This republication in hardcover of Rex Pickett’s now famous first novel Sideways is indeed a cause for lifting a glass of the finest Pinot Noir in celebration. At once raucously funny, cringingly audacious, and acutely perceptive about male insecurities and midlife confusion, the book covers a wild week in California wine country where two guys go in search of wine, women, and that final song before life gets its grips on them. There is also a surprising amount of astute wine criticism layered into the dramatic roller coaster of events.” Kirk Honeycutt, former chief film critic, the Hollywood Reporter
“A lively debut…Pickett takes his readers on a jolly ride.” Publishers Weekly
Details
| Language | English |
|---|---|
| Release Day | Mar 6, 2023 |
| Release Date | March 7, 2023 |
| Series Display String | The Sideways Series |
| Release Date Machine | 1678147200 |
| Imprint | Blackstone Publishing |
| Provider | Blackstone Publishing |
| Categories | Literature & Fiction |
Author Bio
Rex Pickett is the critically acclaimed author of the novel Sideways, which was adapted into the iconic film of the same title. Sideways was nominated for five Academy Awards, winning for Best Adapted Screenplay, among 350 other plaudits. Pickett is the author of three Sideways sequels—the IPPY Gold Medal–winning Sideways Oregon (previously published as Vertical), Sideways Chile, and now Sideways New Zealand. He is also the author of The Archivist. Pickett is currently working on a post–Sideways New Zealand trilogy. A Southern California native, the Rex Pickett Papers are currently enshrined at Geisel Library on the campus of his alma mater, the University of California San Diego.
Overview
The book that inspired the film of the same name, staring Paul Giamatti, Sideways is a beautifully crafted buddy novel full of “witty dialogue, and bags of well-crafted entertainment” (Yorkshire Times).
Sideways is the story of two friends—Miles and Jack—going away together for the last time to steep themselves in everything that makes it good to be young and single: Pinot, putting, and prowling bars. In the week before Jack plans to marry, the pair heads out from Los Angeles to the Santa Ynez Valley wine country. For Jack, the tasting tour is Seven Days to D-Day, his final stretch of freedom. For Miles—who has divorced his wife, is facing an uncertain career, and has lost his passion for living—the trip is a weeklong opportunity to evaluate his past, his future, and himself.
A raucous and surprising novel filled with wonderful details about wine, Sideways is also a thought-provoking and funny book about men, women, and human relationships.