Here are more than 140 full-color photographs, original costume designs, production sketches, and examples of period paintings and stills from other movies that served as inspiration for the filmmakers. Along with a detailed text that covers all aspects of production and the complete working screenplay, this book goes far beyond the usual glance behind-the-scenes, deep into the hearts and minds of the extraordinary film-makers who brought all their talents to bear to re-imagine the tapestry of Thackeray's world.Here are more than 140 full-color photographs, original costume designs, production sketches, and examples of period paintings and stills from other movies that served as inspiration for the filmmakers. Along with a detailed text that covers all aspects of production and the complete working screenplay, this book goes far beyond the usual glance behind-the-scenes, deep into the hearts and minds of the extraordinary film-makers who brought all their talents to bear to re-imagine the tapestry of Thackeray's world.