Lyme Regis [England]: Serendip, 1980. Signed limited edition. One of twenty-five copies signed by John Fowles, Meryl Streep, Karel Reisz, Jeremy Irons, Leon Clore, Assheton Gorton, Freddie Francis, and Harold Pinter. A Fine copy in like slipcase. Publisher's full burgundy morocco with gilt rule and spine titled in gilt. All edges gilt. Marbled endpapers. Matching marbled paper slipcase.

First published in 1969, The French Lieutenant's Woman was adapted for the screen in 1981. This special edition, published to celebrate the release of the film, is signed by John Fowles along with members of the production and cast: director Karel Reisz, stars Meryl Streep and Jeremy Irons, screenwriter Harold Pinter, producer Leon Clore, art director Assheton Gordon, and cinematographer Freddie Francis. The film was a huge popular and critical success, earning five nominations at the Academy Awards – including Best Actress for Streep, Best Art Direction for Gordon, and Best Adapted Screenplay – and taking home several awards at the Golden Globes and the BAFTAs. Fine (Item #8062)