The Age of Innocence: A Portrait of the Film Based on the Novel by Edith Wharton (Newmarket Shooting Script) (Hardcover)

by Martin Scorsese (Author), Jay Cocks (Author), Robin Standefer (Editor)

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Amazon.com Review
This is the screenplay to one of the most important films of the 1990s. Worthy of comparison with the Edith Wharton novel upon which it is based, it is also a fascinating example of how filmmakers bridge the difference between literature and cinema. In its afterward, Scorsese and Cocks provide an annotated list of the cinematic sources that influenced their writing and direction. The reader can use the list as a guide to further viewing. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

From Library Journal
This luscious volume, a companion to the recently released film The Age of Innocence , offers an inside view of its production from the director and the screenwriter. The book is divided into four sections. The first, filled with turn-of-the-century quotes and photos and full-color renditions of paintings by Whistler and Sargent, evokes the period in which the movie is set. The second contains the complete screenplay with stills from the film as well as photos of the filming process. The third is a list of 22 films that the authors feel influenced them while they made The Age of Innocence. Finally, there is a section of quotes from the cast and crew members. This glorious celebration of the film is simply beautiful to look at. Expect demand where the film has been popular.
- Sherle Abramson, Williamsburg Reg. Lib., Va.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 208 pages
• Publisher: Newmarket Press (October 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1557041431
• ISBN-13: 978-1557041432
• Product Dimensions: 12.1 x 9.9 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #580,192 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a glimpse into our heritage, December 23, 1996

By A Customer

This book really can be called a "work of art". It includes some stunning pictures and paintings that later inspired the making of the film "The Age of Innocence". It's really an uncommon chance to glimpse into our own pictorial heritage, as seen through the eyes of one of America's most important filmmakers. Included is also the shooting script and a series of quotations from the period's writers that help in the building of the 19th century athmosphere. Strongly reccommended to the lovers of this film and to the ones who want to appreciate more and understand where the "inspiration" comes from. Massimo Benvegnu

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fine script for an under-rated film, November 22, 1999

By	Faisal A. Qureshi (Manchester, UK) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Age of Innocence: The Shooting Script (Newmarket Shooting Script Series) (Paperback)

Not being familar withe book, Scorcese and Cocks came up with a excellent film of class hypocrisy and repression. Well worth reading on its own right, hopefully this film will get the acclaim it deserves. Those that did like this film should also examine Kubrick's 'Barry Lyndon', a film which was one of Scorsese's main influence during the making of the film.

5.0 out of 5 stars A Beautiful Book about a Beautiful Film!, June 10, 2007

By	Movie Nut (New York USA) - See all my reviews

I saved up to purchase this book and I could not be happier! What a gorgeous book- This is one of my all time favorite films and to have a book that includes the script is a real treasure. The text of how the movie came to be is one of the best parts of this book. Impressive in size and just beautifully put together- If this is one of your favorite movies, than you must have this book...you won't be sorry!