The Martian. Screenplay by Drew Goddard. Based on the Novel by Andy Weir
first edition
2015 · Los Angeles
by THE MARTIAN - THE FILM
Los Angeles: 20th Century-Fox, 2015. First Edition. Small format, paperbound, 5 1/4” x 8 1/4”, 118 pages. This is first appearance in book form of this screenplay specially printed for distribution to members of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences in consideration for nomination of the Best Adapted Screenplay for the film The Martian written by Drew Goddard, based on the novel by Andy Weir, and directed by Ridley Scott, starring Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Kristen Wiig, Michael Pena, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Jeff Daniels, and Kate Mara. A perfectbound book looking like a trade paperback. Fine copy in printed wrappers. The film tells the story of an astronaut (Damon) left behind on a mission to Mars, mistakenly presumed dead after an accident, and his subsequent time living on his own there and his eventual rescue. The film won two Golden Globes: Best Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical and Best Actor in a Comedy or Musical (Matt Damon), and was nominated for Best Director - Motion Picture. It also received seven Oscar nominations: Best Picture, Best Actor (Damon), Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Sound Mixing, Best Sound Editing, Best Visual Effects, and Best Production Design. (Inventory #: 20813E)