Sidney Sheldon Novel (4 results)

Vintage reference photograph from the 1977 film, showing actress Marie-France Pisier. Included with the photograph is a three-page gathering of press information about the film. From the collection of artist and author Duncan Hannah. Duncan Hannah was a key figure in the burgeoning New York underground arts scene, befriending Andy Warhol and his superstars, Lou Reed, Allen Ginsberg, Patti Smith, Salvador Dali, and many others. A graduate of the Parsons School of Design, his paintings were exhibited in the influential 1980 Times Square Show alongside work by Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat, and several of his paintings are held in the permanent collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Based on the 1973 novel by Sidney Sheldon, about the mistress of a Greek tycoon who decides to track down an old American flame, whom she has not seen since before World War II. Although Sheldon's novel was hugely successful, the film adaptation would be fully overshadowed by "Star Wars," released at the same time. Shot on location in Los Angeles, in Paris, and in Luray, Virginia. 8 x 10 inches. About Fine.

Vintage press kit for the 1979 film. Full-color illustrated pocketed folder, containing 23 black and white photographs, and 5 gatherings of promotional reading material. Based on Sidney Sheldon's 1977 novel. A pharmaceutical industry billionaire dies in a mysterious climbing accident, leaving his daughter to investigate the circumstances of his death. Folder, photographs, and promotional material Near Fine.

First Draft script for the 1977 film. Laid in is a typed letter signed on Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation letterhead, dated Sept. 27, 1978, from Executive Story Editor Henry Klinger to a Kirt Dressler, regarding the script. Based on the 1973 novel by Sidney Sheldon. John Beck stars as an American pilot, stationed in France shortly before World War II, who seduces and impregnates Marie-France Pisier, before receiving orders to return to the US, where he meets and marries Susan Sarandon. Following a harrowing abortion and World War II, Pisier, now the lover of a Greek tycoon and a successful actress, vows revenge on her former lover. Nominated for an Academy Award. Set in and shot on location in Paris, France, California, Virginia, and Washington DC. Blue titled wrappers, dated October 30, 1975. Title page present, dated October 30, 1975, noted as First Draft, with credits for screenwriter Daniel Taradash and author Sidney Sheldon. 167 leaves, with last page of text numbered 166. Mimeograph duplication, rectos only. Pages Near Fine, wrapper Very Good plus, bound with two gold brads.

Script Format, reprint. Condition: As New. / 1983 FINAL DRAFT / I HAVE MORE TITLES, LET ME KNOW IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR OTHER TITLES /THE SCRIPT IS PRINTED ON THREE-HOLE PUNCHED PAPER AND BOUND WITH 2 BRASS BRADS /.