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Truman Capote Box Set: Unpublished Truman Capote Story, Breakfast at Tiffany’s: The Official 50th Anniversary Companion, and A Christmas Memory
Rizzoli has released an exquisite tribute to Truman Capote’s magical vision of Manhattan with Breakfast at Tiffany’s The Official 50th Anniversary Companion.” The New York Times
“One of the great moments in a movie classic and to mark its 50th anniversary a handsome book has been published It is as elegant to behold as the late Hepburn herself. Even the cover with silver lettering on Tiffany blue paper looks like a gift from the famous Fifth Avenue jewelry store. Breakfast at Tiffany’s was a wonderful movie and this is a fine tribute to it.” Courier Journal
“This (along with the DVD) is a perfect gift for movie buffs.” JoyHog.com
Publisher Marketing:
A celebration of a timeless classic, this companion volume, timed to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the release of the iconic film, is the perfect book for any fan of Audrey Hepburn or the cinema. This gorgeously illustrated tribute to Breakfast at Tiffany’s is the only official companion to be published in association with Paramount Pictures and the Audrey Hepburn estate. It celebrates the film’s ongoing popularity: complete with candid behind-the-scenes photos, facsimiles of the shooting script, full-color reproductions of the poster art, a special section on the costumes, the score for Moon River, and much more. Many of the illustrations included have never been published before.
Breakfast at Tiffany’s features a top-notch cast, including George Peppard, Mickey Rooney, and Patricia Neal, yet Holly Golightly was the role that transformed Audrey Hepburn into a movie icon. Dressed by Hubert de Givenchy, directed by the infamous Blake Edwards, and brandishing the trademark cigarette holder, hers was the most memorable role. Rich in detail and in illustration, this keepsake tribute volume is the perfect celebration of a beloved classic.
A Christmas Memory
Originally published in 1956, this short story based on Capote’s childhood tells of a young boy who lovingly makes fruitcakes from scratch at Christmastime with his elderly cousin. Now this American holiday classic is repackaged and includes an audio CD narrated by Broadway star and Oscar]-winning actress Holm. Full color.
Unpublished Short Story by Truman Capote
Truman Capote’s unpublished, complete, lost short story “Another Day in Paradise” has now been published for the first time ever here in The Strand. The story remained unpublished until it was found handwritten in the pages of a red and gold scrolled Florentine notebook. It has, like so much of Capote’s other works, some autobiographical elements, as well as Capote’s signature style—evocative descriptions, wry humor, and all too human characters. While Capote will forever be associated with his 1958 novella Breakfast at Tiffany’s, made more famous by the 1961 film starring Audrey Hepburn and George Peppard, and his 1966 true-crime novel In Cold Blood, it was short stories that were the author’s first love and enduring passion. And once again, here is an unforgettable story from the quintessential mid-century American author.
Also in this issue, the incomparable, always unique, and ever-prolific Joyce Carol Oates returns to The Strand with “The Chair of Tranquility,” a haunting tale that feels simultaneously classic and contemporary. John M. Floyd, speeds us to more modern times with an AI-inspired caper involving a couple of teenagers and a captivating car in “Liz and Drew and Mary Lou.” And what would an issue of The Strand be without a Sherlock Holmes yarn? Derrick Belanger, has Holmes taking a back seat this time, allowing Watson to try his hand at detecting in “Dr. Watson Takes the Case.” Headlining this issue’s interview is Martin Cruz Smith, the legendary creator of the Arkady Renko series. In this insightful interview with Strand managing editor Andrew Gulli, Cruz Smith shares his perspective on writing, his career in journalism, and the state of affairs in Eastern Europe. As usual, The Strand’s team of expert book reviewers has the scoop on the latest offerings from the mystery world.
In addition featuring this unpublished short story by Truman Capote, we’ve featured scores of unpublished works by legendary authors including Shirley Jackson, Ernest Hemingway, Raymond Chandler, H.G. Wells, Agatha Christie, Dashiell Hammett, Tennessee Williams, Louisa May Alcott, John Steinbeck, and Ray Bradbury.
