Just Tell Me What You Want.

ALLEN, Jay Presson. [Ali MacGraw].

Item Number: 124283

New York: E. P. Dutton and Co., Inc., 1975.

First edition of Allen’s witty novel, adapted into the film of the same name directed by Sidney Lumet and starring Ali MacGraw, Peter Weller and Alan King. Octavo, original half cloth. Signed by actress Ali MacGraw on the title page, “Best wishes + Peace Ali MacGraw.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by One Plus One Studios. Author photograph by Inge Morath.

Allen wrote Just Tell Me What You Want in 1969, with the idea of turning it into a screenplay. After having trouble getting together a production, Allen sent it to Sidney Lumet, who agreed to direct the film. The screenplay, adapted by Allen, won her the David di Donatello Award for Best Screenplay of a Foreign Film. The film starred Ali MacGraw, Peter Weller and Alan King and, to date, marks MacGraw's last leading role in a film.