{"product_id":"9781250163752","title":"Why To Kill a Mockingbird Matters: What Harper Lee's Book and America's Iconic Film Mean to Us Today","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTom Santopietro, an author well-known for his writing about American popular culture, delves into the heart of the beloved classic and shows readers why \u003ci\u003eTo Kill a Mockingbird \u003c\/i\u003ematters more today than ever before.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith 40 million copies sold, \u003ci\u003eTo Kill a Mockingbird’s\u003c\/i\u003e poignant but clear eyed examination of human nature has cemented its status as a global classic. Tom Santopietro's new book, \u003ci\u003eWhy To Kill a Mockingbird Matters\u003c\/i\u003e, takes a 360 degree look at the \u003ci\u003eMockingbird \u003c\/i\u003ephenomenon both on page and screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSantopietro traces the writing of \u003ci\u003eTo Kill a Mockingbird\u003c\/i\u003e, the impact of the Pulitzer Prize, and investigates the claims that Lee’s book is actually racist. Here for the first time is the full behind the scenes story regarding the creation of the 1962 film, one which entered the American consciousness in a way that few other films ever have. From the earliest casting sessions to the Oscars and the 50th Anniversary screening at the White House, Santopietro examines exactly what makes the movie and Gregory Peck’s unforgettable performance as Atticus Finch so captivating.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Americans yearn for hope and an end to divisiveness, there is no better time to look at the significance of Harper Lee's book, the film, and all that came after.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"St. Martin's Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47051920277744,"sku":"9781250163752","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781250163752_p0.jpg?v=1763703679","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781250163752","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}