?The subtitle says it all ? Drugs, Hollywood and the Movies ? if you?re interested in any one of them you will be well rewarded here? Guardian Guide ?A superbly written historical narrative of the relationship between two of the world?s most popular forms of escapism, drugs and the movies? Howard Marks ?Shooting Stars offers well-chosen and often jaw-dropping examples of the double-think surrounding the politics of escapism. It?s an eminently sensible read that should remain a benchmark volume until the next designer drug threatens the morals of the nation?s youth? Independent on Sunday ?The prose is sprightly, the gossip is hair-raising, and the rhythm of his argument hypnotic? The Times ?The filmography is told alongside an entertaining guide to the deadly excesses of the stars, directors and producers? Big Issue in the North ?Interesting material. it will become a very useful work of reference? GQ Magazine ?From the Rizla to the razor blade, from Easy Rider to The French Connection via Withnail and I, Trainspotting et al, the druggy dreams of the silver screen are racked up here for your delectation. A user friendly guide, indeed? X-Ray ?An extremely entertaining and informative history of the relationship between cinema and drugs?a thoroughly readable and entertaining snapshot? Popmatters.com ?A well-researched delve into the intertwined worlds of the movie industry and narcotics? Insight ?The early part of the century provides an especially intriguing history. for those interested in the film, censorship and gaining an insight into the intertwining of two areas of ?recreation?, this is certainly worth a look? Metro London ?A rather handy reference book for anyone with a nose for the seedier side of cinema? Books of the Year, Hot Press ?A book you?ll snort up and want more? Jack ?The author expounds some surprisingly interesting ideas on early Hollywood?s opium fixation and the truly suicidal nature of the 80s coke epidemic. Fascinating stuff? The List ?A must-have for any scholar of film or drugs or the interplay of the two? Leeds Guide ?A well researched and entertaining look at the relationship between two very different factories? Flux ?.examines how Hollywood has tried to shape the public view of drugs and has been forced to respond to its realities? Publishers Weekly.