Shakespeare in Love. A Screenplay

STOPPARD, Tom; NORMAN, Marc

Published by New York: Hyperion Miramax, 1998

Signed by Tom Stoppard and Marc Norman STOPPARD, Tom. NORMAN, Marc. Shakespeare in Love. A Screenplay. New York: Hyperion Miramax, [1998]. First [paperback] edition - signed on the half title by Marc Norman and Tom Stoppard. Octavo (9 3/16 x 6 1/8 inches; 233 x 156 mm.). [vi], 169, [1, blank] pp. Publishers pictorial wrappers . A fine copy. "The world's greatest ever playwright, William Shakespeare, is young, out of ideas and short of cash, but meets his ideal woman and is inspired to write one of his most famous plays." The 1998 movie depicts a fictional love affair involving playwright William Shakespeare (Joseph Fiennes) and Viola de Lesseps (Gwyneth Paltrow) while Shakespeare was writing Romeo and Juliet. Several characters are based on historical figures, and many of the characters, lines, and plot devices allude to Shakespeare's plays. Sir Tom Stoppard OM CBE FRSL Hon. FBA, (1937-) is a Czech-born British playwright and screenwriter. He has written for film, radio, stage, and television, finding prominence with plays. His work covers the themes of human rights, censorship, and political freedom, often delving into the deeper philosophical thematics of society. Stoppard has been a playwright of the National Theater and is one of the most internationally performed dramatists of his generation. Stoppard was knighted for his contribution to theater by Queen Elizabeth II in 1997 Marc Norman (1941-) is a writer and director, known for Shakespeare in Love (1998), Cutthroat Island (1995) and Breakout (1975). Seller Inventory # 05873

Bibliographic Details

Title: Shakespeare in Love. A Screenplay
Publisher: New York: Hyperion Miramax, 1998
Signed: Signed by Author(s)
Edition: 1st Edition