Thomas Complete Screenplays by Thomas Dylan Ackerman John (12 results)

Hardcover. Condition: As New. First American Edition. Reviewer's copy with slip and advertising flyer laid in. Hardcover. Slight bump to lower rear corner else fine in fine dj. Jacket has no chips, no tears, and is not price-clipped.

Hard Cover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. A clean, unmarked book with a tight binding. 414 pages. The complete collection of the Welsh poet's screenplays, most written for Strand Films under contract with the British Ministry of Information during World War II, ranging from propaganda documentaries to historical dramas, with commentary on each script and two essays on film by the author. Keywords: Strand Films, WWII Propaganda, British Documentary, Rebecca's Daughters, Doctor and Devils, Welsh Screenwriter, Ministry of Information, Wartime Cinema, Under Milk Wood, Graham Greene, Film Essay, Welsh Poet.

Hard Cover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First American Edition. Hardcover with unclipped dust jacket, xxvii + 414 pages; tiny corner bumps, but very gently used, very clean and unmarked, pages fresh and white; DJ gently bumped, but no chips or tears.

Cloth. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First American Edition. First complete collection of Dylan Thomas's screenplays. xxvii, 414pp, 4pp publisher's catalog. An 'as new' copy - bright, clean and unmarked, still quite fresh. Similar, unclipped dustjacket. Unpacked weight, 917g. We ship Worldwide, at cost, using both Canada Post and the United States Postal Service, and offer postal charges, at cost, without overcharging. Canadian domestic postal rates rise with weight, size and distance; Rates to the USA calculated by weight alone as per the USPS. World rates based on specific destination and weight. Online estimates by the Listing Site may not be correct and either additional, or reduced postage may be required, particularly for particularly for heavier books for shipment to Canada and Overseas, but not usually to the USA. Questions? Quotes? Images? - please email. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book.

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Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

hardcover. Condition: near fine. Dust Jacket Condition: very good(+). 414 pages. 8vo, black boards, d.w. (minorly scuffed with a tiny chip on upper right hand corner) New York: Applause Books, (1995) A near fine review copy-- one bumped corner-- in a very good(+) dust wrapper. Edited by John Ackerman.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. First. 414 pages. This book weighs 1kg and will require additional postage if sent out of Australia.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 422 pages. 9.75x6.50x1.25 inches. In Stock.

New York Applause Theatre Book Publishers 1995 Bound, hardcover with original dustjacket (protected with removable cellophane), xxvii+414pp., 16x24.5cm., in good condition (dustjacket with a repaired tear of ca. 3cm., else fine). ISBN 9781557832269. This volume brings together, for the first time, the complete surviving screenplays written by Dylan Thomas for the British film industry. Edited and introduced by John Ackerman, it offers an important contribution to Thomas scholarship by documenting a lesser-known aspect of his literary career. This landmark collection presents the complete surviving screenplays of Dylan Thomas, revealing the Welsh poet as a gifted and versatile writer for the cinema. Written for documentary films, dramatic productions and government commissions, these scripts display the same lyrical imagination, powerful imagery and rhythmic prose that distinguish Thomas's poetry. Together they provide a fascinating portrait of his professional life beyond the printed page. The Complete Screenplays assembles Dylan Thomas's film scripts in chronological order, allowing readers to trace his development as a screenwriter during the 1940s and early 1950s. Many of these works were originally commissioned for documentary films produced during and after the Second World War, while others explore historical, social and literary themes. The volume includes editorial notes, textual commentary and contextual information prepared by John Ackerman, making it an essential scholarly resource. Beyond its documentary value, the collection demonstrates how Thomas adapted his distinctive poetic voice to the visual language of cinema, combining vivid description with dramatic economy. It remains the definitive edition of his screenplay output. Dylan Thomas (1914-1953) was one of the most influential poets and writers of the twentieth century. Born in Swansea, Wales, he achieved international recognition through collections such as 18 Poems, Twenty-Five Poems, Deaths and Entrances and Collected Poems, as well as the radio play Under Milk Wood. In addition to poetry and prose, he worked extensively as a screenwriter for documentary and feature films.