BONNIE & CLYDE (Classic Film Scripts Series)

Surrey, UK: Lorrimer Publishing, Ltd, 1972, 1972. First Edition, 2nd Printing . Paperback. Near Fine/None as Issued. Archival Studio Photographs. Text/BRAND NEW. Illustrated cover (B/W photo of Warren Beatty & Faye Dunnaway)/NF w/corner tip wear. Enthralling book in 2 parts. Full screen play by David Newman & Robert Benton, checked against the film, all the cuts, modification & additional material in the release version, testifying to the full processes of turning out a brilliant film. Second portion of the book contains original material from Arthur Pennin, producer Warren Beatty, writers Newman & Benton, and interviews of Andre Labarthe of Curtis Lee Hanson, discussing how and why the film was made; the furvor it caused; the morality, or lack of, of Penn's depiction of violence; the trends it started; and, notes on the Great Depression and the real story of the Barrow Gang. Other contributors include film critics Pauline Kael, Joseph Morgenstern, John Coleman, and Tom Milne. A rich book augmented by still photos of a classic work in film. Fine copy.