Peter Shaffer Playwright Screenwriter (4 results)

Condition: Very Good. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original terracotta cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered silver back. 8vo. 7½'' x 5ĵ''. Author's second published work. Two plays each containing three characters and concerning aspects of love. They were presented in May 1962 at the Globe Theatre, and both starred Maggie Smith and Kenneth Williams. Maggie Smith won the Evening Standard Theatre Award for Best Leading Actress. Contains 107 pp. From the private library and estate of Frank Williams. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with Maggie Smith and Kenneth Williams to the front and rear covers. Rubbing to the edges and corners, short closed tear to the foot of the spine, not price clipped, 12s. 6d. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A. PLAYS (Theatre Performance).

Condition: Very Good. Original triptych folding souvenir theatre cast list programme. 9'' x 5ĵ'' opening to 9'' x 15''. In Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. THEATRE PROGRAMMES.

Revised British script for the 1969 film, a UK-US co-production. Based on the play by Peter Shaffer, written for the screen by Philip Yordan. Dan Pavlides: Fueled by promises of gold, Pizarro (Robert Shaw) and his explorers make a third trip across the treacherous Andes Mountains to Peru, where they meet King Atahuallpa (Christopher Plummer), considered to be a god by his faithful followers. The two leaders overcome their initial mistrust and suspicion, garnering admiration for each other. When the King is sentenced to die, Pizarro tries unsuccessfully to prevent the monarch's death at the hands of gold-hungry explorers. Green titled wrappers with a die-cut title window in the British style. Title page present, dated 1 June 1968, noted as Revised, with credits for screenwriter Yordan. 163 leaves, mechanical duplication, with pink, blue, green, white, tan, and goldenrod revision pages throughout, dated variously between 16 May and 22 July. Pages Near Fine, wrapper Very Good plus bound internally with three screw brads.

Five vintage studio still photographs from the 1977 film. Based on the Tony Award-winning 1973 play by Peter Shaffer, and adapted by Shaffer for the film. Photographs have been hand-retouched, adhered to a backing board, and prepared for use in advertising. A haunting film in which a psychiatrist slowly loses faith in himself while doggedly attempting to aid a teen obsessed with mutilating horses. Nominated for three Academy Awards, and winner of two Golden Globes for Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor. Shot on location in Toronto. Photos 8 x 10 inches on 10 x 15 inch mat board. Very Good to Near Fine.