Annie Proulx has written some of the most original and brilliant short stories in contemporary literature, and for many readers and reviewers, Brokeback Mountain is her masterpiece. Now the
major motion picture ”Brokeback Mountain” is being hailed as equally masterful, with performances that are ”the stuff of Hollywood history” (The New York Times). Brokeback Mountain: Story to
Screenplay offers readers insight into how this classic short story was turned into an award-winning screenplay and film. Brokeback Mountain was originally published in The New Yorker. It won
the National Magazine Award. It also won an O. Henry Prize. Included in this volume is Annie Proulx`s haunting story about the difficult, dangerous love affair between a ranch hand and a rodeo
cowboy. Also included is the Oscar-nominated and Golden Globe-winning screenplay for the major motion picture, written by Larry McMurtry and Diana Ossana. All three writers have contributed
essays on the process of adapting this critically acclaimed story for film. This book is an indispensable tool for film students and aficionados.
