TARANTINO, Quentin
PULP FICTION
1994
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Original shooting script of the 1994 Oscar-winning screenplay by Tarantino and Roger Avary, directed by Tarantino, and with an audacious look at honor among lowlifes which starred John Travolta, Samuel L. Jackson, Uma Thurman, Harvey Keitel, Tim Roth and a host of others. This unique item, boldly signed on the title page by Tarantino and Uma Thurman, comes in a custom-made, burnt orange four-paneled cloth presentation binding with black leather title label, gilt lettering and silk moire linings. A superb presentation for a highly scarce collectible which comes with Beckett certification. Script enclosed in custom designed burnt orange cloth and silk moire folding chemise with elegant leather label bearing gilt titles
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