Adorable chris colfer who plays kurt hummel on tvs glee is a man of many talents. Chris colfer an authors odyssey july book signing book. Chris colfers struck by lightning he stars in it and wrote the screenplay. Hummel on the television series glee will be signing copies of his books the land of stories. Oct 31, 2012 chris colfer gets struck by lightning by. Though the film wont be out until next year, the book hits shelves on. Chris colfer a tale of magic book signing in october. How chris colfer went from glee to author of books for middleschoolers. At once laughoutloud funny, deliciously dark, and remarkably smart, struck by lightning unearths the dirt that lies just below the surface of high school. Chris colfer on struck by lightning, doing right by his. The carson phillips journal and the land of stories. Your signing line admission time will be printed on your ticket.
The first edition of this novel was published in november 20th 2012, and was written by chris colfer. Glee star chris colfer, who wrote and stars in the new film struck by lightning, out in theaters friday, shared his experience about. The major motion picture struck by lightning features colfer s own original screenplay and stars allison janney, christina hendricks, dermot mulroney, and colfer in leading roles. The wishing spell, the enchantress returns, a grimm warning, beyond the kingdoms, an authors odyssey, and worlds collide, and the companion books a treasury of classic fairy tales, the mother goose diaries, queen red.
As of september 2019, he has published fifteen books. The film had its world premiere at the tribeca film festival on april 21, 2012, and was released theatrically on january 11, 20. Chris colfer was the man of the evening sunday when his screenwriting debut struck by lightning made its hollywood premiere at the chinese 6 theatres. Chris colfer, struck by lightning from life beyond glee. Jan 01, 20 currently available via vod and opening theatrically 111, struck by lightning is written by and stars chris colfer of glee fame. Best known as kurt hummel on glee, chris colfer delivers a quirky and cynical debut novel about a 16yearold wannabe journalist. Struck by lightning was originally a screenplay and was thankfully developed into a novel written by chris colfer, the popular glee actor.
The carson phillips journal follows the story of outcast high school senior carson phillips who blackmails the most popular students in his school into contributing to his literary journal to bolster his college application. Christopher paul colfer born may 27, 1990 is an american actor, singer, and author. Chris colfer on struck by lightning, secret boyfriends and. Chris colfer on struck by lightning, secret boyfriends and girl fans. Struck by lightning by chris colfer 97803490057 dymocks.
Chris colfer book signing in downtown disney at disneyland. If its in my handwriting i wrote it lol how i feel when im asked to write a paper. A hilariously cynical look at high school from chris colfer, star of tvs glee, and based on the feature film of the same name from the inside flap. This is from the movie struck by lightning, way funnier than i thought it was going to be. Colfer wrote, starred in, produced, and novelized his first film, struck by lightning, which debuted at the 2012 tribeca film festival. His first venture into screenwriting, struck by lightning, will star himself duh. Ideal for the book collector or if you simply enjoy meeting your favorite celebrity, author, or sports icon. The major motion picture struck by lightning features colfer s own original screenplay and stars rebel wilson, allison janney, christina hendricks, dermot mulroney, and colfer in leading roles. Jul, 2017 as chris colfer turns the page on his hit childrens book fantasy series, the former glee star turned author is embarking on a new chapter and bringing his literary work to film worlds collide. This will be a signing line only event and tickets must be purchased at. Struck by lightning book by chris colfer thriftbooks.
Chris colfer is a golden globewinning actor best known for his role as kurt hummel on glee. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. He was recently honored as a member of the 2011 time 100, time magazines annual list of the one hundred most influential people in the world. The wishing spell, the first novel in his middlegrade reader series. Struck by lightning by brian dannelly brian dannelly, chris. Being a huge fan of chris colfer, when i heard that he was writing books i decided to check them out. Jan 08, 20 at the age of 22, chris colfer is a golden globewinning actor, a new york times bestselling author, and, with struck by lightning, which opens in theaters on friday, a firsttime screenwriter. The carson phillips journal follows the story of outcast high school senior carson phillips who blackmails the most popular students into contributing to his literary journal to bolster his college. Jul 12, 2017 chris colfer on struck by lightning, secret boyfriends and girl fans. The wishing spell along with his most recent release. Chris colfer, struck by lightning from life beyond glee e. Chris colfer to release his first youngadult novel struck by lightning. I love that chris colfer has enough influence to get the movie he wrote produced. But colfer has just published the sixth book in his land of stories series.
Parents need to know that struck by lightning is a high school dramedy that will appeal to many tweens and teens thanks to star chris colfer, who also wrote the screenplay which he also adapted into a book and produced. He was honored as a member of the time 100, time magazines annual list of the one hundred most influential people in the world, and his books include struck by lightning. Welcome to your most valuable resource for book signing events around the country. Chris colfer bringing new book to naperville daily herald. In addition to being a golden globe winner, colfer can now add writer and producer to his resume. Struck by lightning by chris colfer, 97803490057, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Also, for a chance to see colfer in person, check out these two book signings. Struck by lightning is a 2012 american comingofage comedydrama film directed by brian dannelly and written by and starring chris colfer. The carson phillips journal based of the screenplay that he wrote. The result is struck by lightning, a title that refers to the fate of its central character.
He is also a new york times numberone bestselling author of the land of stories. Chris colfer carson phillipsas a high school senior, carson phillips was destined for bigger things than his closeminded small town could offer, but destiny had a different plan when he was suddenly killed by a bolt of lightning. Chris colfer books list of books by author chris colfer. The carson phillips journal, stranger than fanfiction, and the books in the land of stories series. Chris colfer on struck by lightning, secret boyfriends. I have the land of stories which regretfully i have yet to read its not catching my interest enough yet but i just finished reading his newest book struck by lightning. The carson phillips journal ebook written by chris colfer. Buy a cheap copy of struck by lightning book by chris colfer.
The emmynominated actor who plays kurt hummel on the popular fox series has signed on to star in the comingofage comedy struck by. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read struck by lightning. Jan 11, 20 but thats what happens in struck by lightning, a rancid comic satire whose 17yearold protagonist, carson phillips chris colfer of glee, is felled by a bolt from the blue in his. But thats what happens in struck by lightning, a rancid comic satire whose 17yearold protagonist, carson phillips chris colfer of glee, is.
Dec 07, 2010 glee star chris colfer is graduating to the big screen. In 2012, colfer released a companion book to his film struck by lightning. It features the final screen appearance of actress polly bergen. Struck by lightning is the film and screenwriting debut for the golden globewinning star of glee.
The carson phillips journal follows the story of outcast high school senior carson phillips who blackmails the most popular students in his. Chris colfer set to turn his first childrens book into a. Chris colfer, star of glee, is signing copies of a tale of magic. The tonight show starring jimmy fallon 472,197 views.
Chris colfer celebrates struck by lightning premiere. Hear a clip and read an excerpt from chris colfers struck by. Book chris colfer struck by lightning carson phillips. During our recent interview, colfer talked about the genesis of. Interview with chris colfer access hollywood december 2012. Book signing central is an event information service brought to you by and has a focus on author events, book signings, and autograph expos. The book is written in a journal format by carson phillips, an extremely smart and ambitious senior student who has only one aimto get into northwestern and leave his sad hometown through all means possible, even if it. The carson phillips journal kindle edition published november 20th 2012 by little, brown books for young readers kindle edition, 258 pages. Author chris colfer, a golden globewinning actor best known for his role as. Chris colfer a tale of magic book signing in october book.