The Making of Emma

The Making of Emma provides behind-the-scenes details of the 1996 ITV/A&E television adaptation of Jane Austen's Emma. The book documents the production process through photographs, interviews, and production notes. The authors, Sue Birtwistle and Susie Conklin, served as producer and script editor respectively on the television series. Their first-hand account covers casting decisions, location scouting, costume design, and the technical challenges of bringing Austen's world to the screen. The book includes research materials that informed the production's historical accuracy, from period furniture to social customs of Regency England. Color photographs showcase the visual elements of the adaptation, including sets, costumes, and filming locations. This companion volume demonstrates how adaptations must balance authenticity with the demands of television production, raising questions about the relationship between literary works and their screen interpretations.

Readers describe this companion book to the 1996 A&E/ITV Emma adaptation as thorough but focused more on costumes and set design than deeper production insights. Readers appreciated: - Behind-the-scenes photos and sketches - Details about location scouting and period accuracy - Interviews with cast members - Costume and design illustrations - Production timeline overview Common criticisms: - Surface-level discussion of adaptation choices - Limited information about directing and acting decisions - Small print size making text difficult to read - High price point for slim content Ratings: Goodreads: 3.8/5 (42 ratings) Amazon: 4.2/5 (12 reviews) "A beautiful coffee table book but lacks substance about the actual filming process," noted one Amazon reviewer. "Worth it for the costume sketches alone," wrote a Goodreads user. "Would have liked more about how they interpreted Austen's characters for screen." No reviews found on other major book sites.

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🎬 The book provides exclusive behind-the-scenes details from ITV's acclaimed 1996 adaptation of Jane Austen's "Emma," starring Kate Beckinsale and Mark Strong. 📝 Co-author Sue Birtwistle also produced the beloved 1995 BBC adaptation of "Pride and Prejudice" featuring Colin Firth as Mr. Darcy. 👗 The volume includes detailed costume sketches, location photographs, and insights into how the production team maintained historical accuracy in everything from hairstyles to table settings. 🏰 Many scenes were filmed at historic Sudbury Hall in Derbyshire, which served as the exterior of Hartfield, Emma's home. The hall is now a National Trust property open to visitors. 📚 The book reveals that Kate Beckinsale prepared for her role as Emma by reading conduct books from the Regency period and studying period etiquette guides to perfect her portrayal of a young gentlewoman.