{"product_id":"making-the-elephant-man-a-producers-memoir-1","title":"Making The Elephant Man: A Producer's Memoir","description":"Used paperback in Good condition. \u003cp\u003e The true story of John (Joseph) Merrick--a.k.a. the Elephant Man--has captured the imagination of generations of audiences, critics, actors and filmmakers. In 1978, producer Jonathan Sanger received a screenplay from two unknown writers about a hideously disfigured man who refused to fall victim to despair and instead exemplified human dignity. Reading it (twice), Sanger was determined that Merrick's story would be told.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This book is Sanger's unvarnished first-person account of how \u003ci\u003eThe Elephant Man\u003c\/i\u003e (1980) was made. His adventure in filmmaking--itself a study in triumph over despair--involved special effects nightmares, scheduling conflicts, location issues and many risky decisions. Assembling a team that included Mel Brooks (executive producer), David Lynch (director) and actors John Hurt and Anthony Hopkins, Sanger persevered in making this inspiring, award-winning film.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sanger, Jonathan","offers":[{"title":"Good","offer_id":52722302877979,"sku":"mon0000795932","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/4004\/3291\/files\/20717973482713_998fd6dd-a9c6-4dee-9325-3c3b2f1f8c28.jpg?v=1785785957","url":"https:\/\/bookalley.com\/products\/making-the-elephant-man-a-producers-memoir-1","provider":"Book Alley","version":"1.0","type":"link"}