The Shawshank Redemption: The Shooting Script.

FRANK DARABONT [WILLIAM GOLDMAN] [STEPHEN KING],.

$2,500.00

Item Number: 144749

New York : Newmarket Press, 1996.

First edition of the shooting script of one of the greatest film in history. Octavo, original illustrated wrappers. Association copy, inscribed to William Goldman, “4-30-96 For Bill, From a student to the master, a small token of my very great esteem. With affection and warmest regards. Frank Darabont P.S. thanks for helping me out with the  exact wording of kill your darlings! I quote you (accurately) on page 146!” The recipient, William Goldman was a novelist, playwright, and screenwriter. He first came to prominence in the 1950s as a novelist before turning to screenwriting. Among other accolades, Goldman won two Academy Awards in both writing categories: first for Best Original Screenplay for Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969) and then for Best Adapted Screenplay for All the President’s Men. His other well-known works include his thriller novel Marathon Man and his cult classic comedy/fantasy novel The Princess Bride, both of which he also adapted for film versions. In near fine condition. From the library of William Goldman. An exceptional association.