The Master. Screenplay by Paul Thomas Anderson

Los Angeles: The Weinstein Company, 2012. First Edition. Small format, paperbound, 5 1/4” x 8 1/4”, 125 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 Original Screenplay. Shooting script for the film The Master, screenplay by Paul Thomas Anderson. Fine in printed wrappers. The film was also directed by Paul Thomas Anderson and stars Philip Seymour Hoffman, Joaquin Phoenix, and Amy Adams. The film (truncated) received Oscar nominations and Golden Globe nominations for Best Actor in a Leading Role (Phoenix), Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Hoffman), and Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Adams). The film tells the story of a Navy man (Phoenix) returning from service in WWII and facing a series of emotional and psychological breakdowns who becomes centrally involved with a charismatic cult leader (Hoffman) and his wife (Adams). (Inventory #: 16233J)