Barfly: Paget Press Editors Uncorrected Typescript: Copy #3/5

This is a special item.

It’s one of only three Editors proof copies of the screenplay for the book and film Barfly.

This is not one of the usual Advanced Proof copies that are sent out to journalists for review. Rather, it was used internally for partners of the project to review and suggest changes.

This copy is hand-numbered #3/5.

The date is also hand-dated as 13/9/84 (Sept. 9, 1984).

This copy is titled JAZZ-SOUP VERSION #1. Later scripts for the film used the JAZZ-SOUP name as well, with different dates used to signify the latest version.

The publication date is identified as LATE FALL 84.

Additional information is provided on the title page, with the copy # and date also hand-numbered:
UNCORRECT TYPESCRIPT
EDITORS COPY # 3/5
JAZZ-SOUP VERSION #1
FROM MICHAEL MONTFORD’S
(PHOTOGRAPHER) COPY
13/9/84

The title page is otherwise a photocopy with an inscription to Montford with a drawing of a bird and the sun:
FOR MICHAEL MONTFORT –
YOU SEE, ALL THIS DRINKING TURNED TO WRITING.
Hank
Charles Bukowski

Again, this inscription and signature are a photocopy, not ink.

For a Proof copy, this is really well produced. Although it has a comb binding, the marbled covers are beautifully printed on heavy stock. The affixed information and handwriting mentioned above give it a very professional, polished feel. Without the comb binding, the cover and the sheets measure approximately 11” x 8.5”.

This copy is in Fine condition.

Crate 2