Carol - Screenplay by Phyllis Nagy. Based on the Novel ‘The Price of Salt’ by Patricia Highsmith

Los Angeles: The Weinstein Company, 2015. First Edition. Small format, paperbound, 5 1/4” x 8 1/4”, 115 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 Carol written by Phyllis Nagy, based on the novel ‘The Price of Salt’ by Patricia Highsmith, directed by Todd Haynes, starring Cate Blanchett in the title role, Rooney Mara, Sarah Paulson, and Kyle Chandler. A perfectbound book looking like a trade paperback. Fine copy in printed wrappers. The film tells the story of an unhappily married woman on the verge of divorce (Blanchett) and the complex, yet true love she shares with a young shop girl and aspiring photographer (Mara). The film was nominated for six Oscars: Best Actress in a Leading Role (Blanchett), Best Supporting Actress (Mara), Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Costume Design, Best Original Score, and Best Cinematography. It was also nominated for five Golden Globes: Best Motion Picture - Drama, Best Director, Best Actress - Drama (Blanchett and Mara), and Best Original Score. (Inventory #: 15446J)