New Wilder Book

There’s an excellent new Billy Wilder book on Some Like It Hot by the fine folks at Taschen. It includes a detailed script and a rare behind the scenes look at the making of this classic film. Here are some of the highlights:

• Interviews with Billy Wilder, Tony Curtis, Jack Lemmon, and others
• Complete facsimile of the screenplay with film stills from every scene
• Excerpts from the script’s first draft
• Behind-the-scenes photos
• Original promotional materials from all around the world
• Annotated/illustrated Billy Wilder filmography
• Marilyn Monroe’s personal promptbook (with her handwritten comments)