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The first fully illustrated monograph on writer, journalist, and director Nora Ephron, the creative mind behind *When Harry Met Sally*, *Sleepless in Seattle*, and *You’ve Got Mail*.

*A visual celebration of the writer-director’s distinctive approach to world-building.* — *Vanity Fair*

*Nora Ephron at the Movies* provides an in-depth look at Ephron’s impact as both a pioneer of the romantic comedy and a groundbreaking feminist in Hollywood. This book explores her life and work through detailed analysis and exclusive interviews with some of her key collaborators, including Andie MacDowell and Jenn Kaytin Robinson, offering a richer understanding of her legacy.

With her unmistakable voice, Ephron became a dominant force in entertainment, capturing the quirks of romance in ways that resonated universally. Her female protagonists reflected real life—flawed, self-aware, and unfiltered. They found humor in life’s unpredictability without taking themselves too seriously, whether it was Julie’s struggle to cook lobsters in *Julie & Julia*, Sally’s unforgettable fake orgasm scene in *When Harry Met Sally*, or Rachel hurling a key lime pie at her unfaithful husband in *Heartburn*.

Through witty, semi-autobiographical storytelling, Ephron established herself as an influential journalist, essayist, screenwriter, author, producer, and director. Her stories, blending resilience with sharp humor, redefined the romantic comedy and provided a fresh perspective on relationships and the women navigating them.