Holden Caulfield at 60? No Way, Says J. D. Salinger
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Salinger might be better off taking the view of James M. Cain, the author of several hot 1940s chart items. Cain, asked once how he felt about what Hollywood had done to his books, said, "Hollywood hasn't done anything to my books. There they all are, up on the shelf."
David Finkle | Posted 07.23.2009 | Media