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The BBC’s lavish adaptation of ‘Pride and Prejudice’, starring Colin Firth, was eighteen months in the making and continues to captivate audiences today. This indispensable companion to the series is packed with colour photographs, interviews and lavish illustrations.
Follow a typical day's filming, including the wholesale transformation of Lacock village into Jane Austen's Meryton. Discover how Colin Firth approaches the part of Darcy, how actors' costumes and wigs are designed and how Carl Davis recreates the period music and composes an original score. Piece together the roles of behind-the-scenes contributors from researchers to fencing masters.
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Sue Birtwistle is the former director of the Royal Lyceum Theatre in Education Company in Edinburgh and founding director of the Nottingham Playhouse Roundabout Company. Susie Conklin is currently a drama script associate at Granada Television.
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Writing a six-part television serial is difficult and time-consuming work, but for Andrew Davies adapting Pride and Prejudice was a particularly enjoyable experience: 'The novel itself is actually my favourite novel and has been for ages. Read the first page
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Writing a six-part television serial is difficult and time-consuming work, but for Andrew Davies adapting Pride and Prejudice was a particularly enjoyable experience: 'The novel itself is actually my favourite novel and has been for ages. Read the first page
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
As a fan of the 1995 BBC version of Pride and Prejudice and too of the novel, I have been looking for this book for a while... and I wasn't disappointed. The Making of Pride and Prejudice goes into great detail about how the series was made, who was involved and also gives general information about film making.
Includes delightful interview with Colin Firth, details of filming locations, set designs and costumes which makes you appreciate the series even more. I've never bought a "Making of.." before but this was a joy to read.
If you love the BBC series then it's a must-have.
29 of 30 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Never having seen the BBC miniseries, I took a chance in buying the P&P DVD a fortnight ago. Since then, I've watched it hundreds of times and just couldn't get enough of it. I wanted to know more about it, so I brought this book, and I must say, it hasing disappointed me at all. It answers vitrually every question you may ever ask on the series, it really fills in the gaps. It not only talks of the obvious things, like the filming, script, casting and costumes, but also details like location hunting, dance routines, music and sound effects. There is also a chapter devoted to an interview with Colin Firth (Mr Darcy). Reading it made me appreciate in fact how challenging it was to act out the part of Mr Darcy in a decent way. The book includes many beautiful colour photos, and each page is thoughtfully laid out. Ideally though, it would be nice to have an interview with Jennifer Ehle as well as Colin Firth, I mean, she IS Elizabeth Bennet, the main character. She is very talented, and I'd like to know why they chose her to play Elizabeth and not someone else. Nevertheless,trust me, you will see the series in a brand new light after reading this, all that work, thought, people and time devoted to make a 6-episoded miniseries. You will be very grateful and enjoy the series enough more. This is the perfect companion book to complement the series, and a definate 'must- have' for every P&P fan, especially if you own the DVD or the video.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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'The Making of Pride & Prejudice' is full of useful and interesting information about the locations, costumes, fabrics, filming, foods, dancing, actors etc.. etc., from the most recent BBC production; wth a delightful interview with Jennifer Ehle about playing Elizabeth Bennet, and a thoughtful view of Darcy's character from Colin Firth. The book chronicles the process of creating the script through to the first broadcast, and is full of pictures and 'tit-bits' of the trials and tribulations of creating a film without losing the 'magic' of a well-loved story. If you enjoyed the tv series or bought the video, you'll love this book.
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Simply perfect
This book is perfect. It contains everything you want to know about making Pride and Prejudice. I am very satisfied with it.
Published 4 months ago by Diana
Super book
If you love the TV adaptation you will love this book about the Making of it, packed with interesting snippets from the team behind the best version of Pride and Prejudice EVER! Read more
Published 7 months ago by M. Wood
One for the fans
A friend lent me this book, and I liked it so much I bought my own copy. If you are a fan of the 1995 BBC version of Pride and Prejudice you will enjoy this book. Read more
Published 9 months ago by panda1
A souvenir for a beautiful series
Bought this for a friend who loved Pride & Prejudice. After first watching the series I enjoyed the book, it shows the cast and where the places are that the filming took place. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Harry2011
Fascinating facts
This is an excellent book for all those who agree that the BBC production of Pride & Prejudice has been one of the best. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Mr. S. A. Bradford
A must have for fans
For the fans of the BBC production of Pride and Prejudice, this is a must have for a look behind the scenes. We also like to visit the properties (NT) used for the filming.
Published 22 months ago by Oneofmany
Does what it says on the tin
A colourful, easy read for fans of both the book and the adaptation. Some interesting quotes and behind the scenes info and interviews as well as notes on pre- and post-production. Read more
Published on 29 May 2010 by Ms. F. A. Buckland
Fantastic
This is an excellent book for all Pride & Prejudice lovers with lots of photos from and behind the scenes, an interview with Colin Firth, locations guide and more. Enjoy!
Published on 19 Mar 2009 by Eva Dohnalova
Very interesting insight
Even the more recent P&P film can't beat this classic adaptation. This book gives a great insight into how the series was filmed and i found it fasinating. Read more
Published on 1 Aug 2008 by Snowy3
A ravishing companion to an absolutely ravishing film
Regardless of what might have prompted you to fall in love with the sumptuous BBC/A&E production of PRIDE AND PREJUDICE, you'll love this companion book, which fills in the... Read more
Published on 10 May 2008 by kellytwo
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