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Book Description

San Francisco & Malibu: Omni Zoetrope / Ross Thomas, 23 August 1979, 28 January 1980 and 6 September 1981.. Three volumes. [2],121 leaves; [1],86 leaves (plus lettered leaves); and [1],78 leaves. Quarto. Mechanically reproduced typescript, printed on rectos only. First two bradbound in printed wrappers. relevant annotations in first and third volume (see below), wrappers of second somewhat hand- soiled; very good. Three different drafts of the screen adaptation of Joe Gores's novel about Hammett's life, including: a copy of the first draft, credited to O'Flaherty, with the ownership signature and annotations of "D. Guest" (possibly the producer, Don Guest); a copy of the revised third draft, also credited to O'Flaherty; and a copy of a fifth draft, credited solely to Ross Thomas, with the ownership stamp and frequent notes and marks of script supervisor Lloyd Nelson. The annotations in the latter suggest that it was utilized while the film was actually being shot. Wim Wenders directed the September 1982 release, which starred Frederick Forrest, Peter Boyle, et al. This was Thomas's second screen credit, and he also had a walk-on role in the film.

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