Description
A collection of three of Noel Coward's most important works for the screen - In Which We Serve (1942), Brief Encounter (1945) and The Astonished Heart (1950) - alongside some expert commentary by Coward expert Barry Day, and a foreword by Laurence Kardish, Senior Curator Emeritus, Film, The Museum of Modern Art, New York.
About the Author
Noel Coward was one of Britain's most iconic writers, with a glittering career and innumerable hits to his name. Barry Day, OBE, is the author or editor of numerous books and plays with an emphasis on theatre - particularly musical theatre. He has published many volumes on the work of Noel Coward. Barry Day has an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Westminster.
Reviews
I believe this would make a valuable addition to your current series of Noel Coward plays . . . very much of interest to scholars whose research interests include Noel Coward, the Second World War, and queer studies. -- Rebecca Cameron, Associate Professor, Department of English, DePaul University, Chicago, USA
Of great value for scholars and students in a number of disciplines and fields, as well as for fans of Noel Coward and cinema generally . . . Coward's wide-ranging career and the many intersections between film, theatre, and literary studies mean that the collection will be of interest to scholars from several disciplines. -- Dr Jack Ayres, Texas A&M University, San Antonio
In Noel Coward Screenplays, Barry Day continues his exhaustive editing of Coward's work with the screenplays for In Which We Serve [1942], Brief Encounter [1945], and The Astonished Heart [1950] ... Day's editing skills are as sharp as ever ... He provides introductions to each of the screenplays and gives useful information on Tonight at 8.30, the development of the narrative and characters, as well as insights into the production process. * The Year's Work in English Studies *
Book Information
ISBN 9781472568090
Author Noel Coward
Format Paperback
Page Count 512
Imprint Methuen Drama
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 559g