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I absolutley rave about this movie so when I found this book on an Amazon search I knew I had to have it. For the most part, it's a fantasic book but it's more about movie making then about the actual adaption of "Pride and Prejudice". My favorite chapters were the first chapter and the ninth. The first chapter is all about how the screenplay writer made his adaptation and why he wrote certain parts the way he did. Since I love the book I found this whole section extremely interesting. The ninth chapter is an interview with Colin Firth (Mr. Darcy) were he talks a great deal about how he prepared to play his part and how he interpreted his character. Since I thought Mr. Darcy and Colin Firth's portrayal of him one of the best things about the movie, this whole chapter was fascinating. The rest of the book is mainly about basic movie movie making (ie. costumes, make-up, finding locations...etc, etc) and it's not that it wasn't interesting because it was, I would have just liked to know more about casting and the different actors and actresses. I would have liked to see more chapters like the Colin Firth interview but with some of the other actors/actresses. However, the book is filled to the brim with color photos on every page of scenes from the movie plus script exerpts and book excerpts from the original Jane Austen novel for photo captions, which I just loved. All in all, if you loved the movie then you'll love this book. For me, personally, it just told me more about certain things then I wanted to know, and less about what I would have really loved to read about.
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If you liked the BBC's "Pride & Prejudice," you MUST buy this book. Not only for the pictures of the movie and characters, but the tons of backstage photos you get. All of the characters in the movie are fleshed out as actors and you really get a better sense of the movie in the end. There is a section on the costume, makeup, set, production, casting,etc... basically everything you would ever need to know about P&P: both the mini-series AND the book. I mention this because I was plesantly surprised at seeing a section of the book dedicated to the mission of the mini-series and a perspective on the original P&P novel. This book will also be valuable to period actors/those wanting to make a adaptation, especially if interested paritcularly in the Regency. As an actress, it was interesting to hear the different casting stories and see the behind the scence pictures. It is the kind of insight you usually get on a commentary track (which the DVD does not have) complete with pictures! A great book for fans of the movie or book, and period actors or filmmakers.
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I was uncertain as to whether I should purchase this book and thought it might just be a bunch of useless information bound together to capitalize on the popularity of A&E's P&P. After reading other reviews I purchased this book and am very happy I did so. The "behind the scenes" of all the planning, research, etc that went into this production was very interesting and entertaining to read. I absolutely love P&P and was very pleased with the A&E adaptation of it. The production of this film was done with painstaking attention paid to detail and the book explains all of it. I especially liked the explanation of the homes utlized for the filming (to represent Pemberly, Longbourne, Rosings, etc). The purchase of this book will not disappoint.
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I bought this book on a trip to England in 1996 at the BBC store in London, and thought it was a great insight into the actors and the production. The best part was the map which showed where the properties were located in England. I then planned my next trip with my daughters around that map, and we were able to visit Pemberly (Lyme Park) and Rosings Park (Belton House). It was great fun! For the last five years, I always lend this book to those persons to whom I lend the video, and they are always glad I did. It is a must for Pride and Prejudice addicts.
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This book was truly an excellent behind the scenes look for any and all lovers of this great film! The sections were quite thorough, wonderful pictures, great anecdotes and an amazing in-depth interview with Colin Firth!!!!!!! I would recommend this book to people interested in the stars of the movie, a look at the movie industry, history buffs or just people who adore the movie.
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