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)
