by William Goldman

New York: Pantheon, (2000).

First edition, first printing.

Contains publisher's first printing number code sequence 1 through 10.

Enhanced with reproductions of pages of actual working scripts for major filmed movies.

Goldman not only gives a film insider's frank back-story, including successes and failures, but also offers star and film-maker anecdotes, and offers tips on how to, and how not to write and pitch screenplays.

His candid and fun memoir, also dissects classic moments in great film screenplays showing exactly what works, and why.

Near fine in black over autumn-yellow boards with gilt embossed titles and rules to the spine; in a near fine dust jacket with crimping to the upper spine edge and front corner; original $26.95 price still intact to the front inner flap.

A very well-preserved and fascinating film collectible.

Octavo; 485 pages; index