Adapted for the screen by the author from his celebrated memoir, Alan Bennett's The Lady in the Van is directed by long-standing collaborator Nicholas Hytner. The film tells the true story of the relationship between Alan Bennett and the singular Miss Shepherd, a woman of uncertain origins who 'temporarily' parked her van in Bennett's London driveway and proceeded to live there for 15 years. Their unique story is funny, poignant and life-affirming.
The Complete Lady in the Van contains a Foreword by Nicholas Hytner, a substantial Introduction with diary entries by Alan Bennett, the original memoir and the screenplay. The book includes numerous illustrations by David Gentleman, who sketched on set throughout filming, and a colour plate-section including behind-the-scenes photographs and stills from the film.
Product code: 9780571326204
ISBN |
9780571326204 |
Publisher |
Faber & Faber |
No. Of Pages |
224 |
Dimensions (HxWxD in mm) |
H211xW161xS23 |
Edition |
Main |