Description: The Cook, the Thief, his Wife and her Lover (Original screenplay for the 1989 film) Author: Peter Greenaway (director, screenwriter); Helen Mirren, Michael Gambon, Richard Bohringer, Alan Howard (starring) Title: The Cook, the Thief, his Wife and her Lover (Original screenplay for the 1989 film) Publication: The Hague: Allarts, 1988 Description: Draft script for the 1988 film. Director Peter Greenaway's most successful and also most controversial film, following a gangster's wife as she begins a doomed affair with a patron of her husband's high-class French restaurant, aided by the genteel head cook. The film garnered attention at the time of its release for its stylish but graphic violence, decadent cinematography (which was, as with many films in Greenaway's oeuvre, inspired by Flemish Baroque painting), and explicit depictions (and notions) of sexuality.Set in the UK.Red titled wrappers, with credits for director Peter Greenaway on the front wrapper. Title page present, dated 1988, with credits for director Peter Greenaway. 160 leaves, with last page of text numbered 148. Xerographic duplication, rectos only. Pages Near Fine, wrapper Very Good plus, with perfect binding. Seller ID: 150817 Subject: 1980s Cinema, British Cinema, Directors, Film Scripts, Mystery and Crime Royal Books Baltimore, MD Royal Books is located in the midtown area of Baltimore, Maryland. Since 1996, we have specialized in rare books and paper relating to twentieth century literature, genre fiction, the arts, and popular culture, with a particular emphasis on cinema. Terms of Sale All books noted as First Editions are also First Printings unless indicated otherwise. All items are guaranteed to be as described, and may be returned at any time for any reason for a full refund, including return postage if not as described. Shipping & International Customers Shipping within the US is free by USPS Media Mail. Please ask us about faster options and international shipping rates BEFORE placing an order. We are happy to upgrade shipping to Priority Mail or to arrange overseas shipping to many foreign countries upon request. If you are outside the US, and would like a quote for shipping prior to making payment, please go ahead and place your order, but do NOT pay for it. We will send a quote immediately for cheapest shipping (typically First Class). If you would like something other than cheapest shipping, let us know by way of an inquiry.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
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