Tom Jones: A Film Script

Tom Jones: A Film Script

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Condition: SECONDHAND

This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.

Author: John Osborne
Binding: Hardback
Published: FABER AND FABER, 1964

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings

The book presents the screenplay for the acclaimed 1963 film adaptation of Henry Fielding's picaresque novel. John Osborne's script masterfully captures the bawdy humor and social satire of the original work, illustrating the misadventures of its charming protagonist. It chronicles the journey of a foundling navigating 18th-century English society, encountering a colorful cast of characters and a series of comedic entanglements. The text reveals Osborne's sharp wit and keen understanding of dramatic structure, offering a fascinating look into the transformation of a literary classic into a cinematic triumph. This edition provides a unique insight into the craft of screenwriting and the enduring appeal of a timeless story.

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Description

Author: John Osborne
Binding: Hardback
Published: FABER AND FABER, 1964

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings

The book presents the screenplay for the acclaimed 1963 film adaptation of Henry Fielding's picaresque novel. John Osborne's script masterfully captures the bawdy humor and social satire of the original work, illustrating the misadventures of its charming protagonist. It chronicles the journey of a foundling navigating 18th-century English society, encountering a colorful cast of characters and a series of comedic entanglements. The text reveals Osborne's sharp wit and keen understanding of dramatic structure, offering a fascinating look into the transformation of a literary classic into a cinematic triumph. This edition provides a unique insight into the craft of screenwriting and the enduring appeal of a timeless story.