Andersonville. Screenplay by David W. Rintels. Introduction by James M. McPherson. Foreword by Director John Frankenheimer

Baton Rouge, LA: Gideon Books / Louisiana State University Press, 1996. First Edition. Paperbound. Signed and inscribed by the author David Rintels at the half-title: “To Allan and Karen, With warmest wishes. David, January, 2003”. As new in printed wrappers. Includes the complete original screenplay for the acclaimed television film, Andersonville, directed by John Frankenheimer, starring Jarrod Emick, Frederic Forrest, Ted Marcoux, Carmen Argenziano, Jayce Bartok, Frederick Coffin, Cliff De Young, Denis Forest, and Justin Henry. Set during the Civil War, Andersonville tells the grim story of the notorious Confederate prisoner of war camp. From John Frankenheimer’s foreword: “Andersonville is the most difficult film I have ever directed. David Rintels’ script - thoroughly researched, meticulously written and carefully structured - was, from page one, a director’s proving ground.” Frankenheimer won an Emmy for Outstanding Individual Achievement in Directing for a Miniseries or a Special for Andersonville. David Rintels has won three Emmy Awards and has three times won Outstanding Script of the Year honors from the Writers Guild of America. (Inventory #: 22590E)