{"title":"Jesse Armstrong","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"succession-season-one-complete-scripts-jesse-armstrong-paperback","title":"Succession: Season One: The Complete Scripts by Jesse Armstrong - Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\nISBN: 9780571379743\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Faber \u0026amp; Faber\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: Young Adult \/ Adult\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCollected here for the first time, Succession: Season One – The Complete Scripts gives readers unprecedented access to the writing behind the multiple award-winning HBO drama. This authorised paperback brings together every script from the first season, complete with unseen deleted scenes, alternative dialogue and character direction, plus an exclusive introduction from creator and showrunner Jesse Armstrong. It is an essential companion for devoted fans, screenwriting students and anyone fascinated by the craft behind one of television's sharpest, darkest family sagas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSuccession followed the Roy family as ageing media mogul Logan Roy weighed up who would take control of his global empire, sparking a vicious, blackly comic battle between his children. This complete scripts edition collects every episode of the first season exactly as written, preserving the razor-sharp dialogue, biting satire and emotional complexity that made the show a cultural phenomenon. Beyond the broadcast version, readers get deleted scenes and alternate takes that were never aired, offering a rare glimpse into how storylines and characters evolved during the writing process. Jesse Armstrong's exclusive introduction adds valuable first-hand context on the choices behind Season One, from tone and structure to character voice. For screenwriters and students of the craft, this is a masterclass in dialogue, pacing and ensemble drama from one of the most decorated writers rooms in modern television. For fans, it is a chance to revisit favourite scenes on the page and discover material that never made the final cut. Faber \u0026amp; Faber's paperback edition is sturdy, well-produced and designed for repeated reading, note-taking and reference, making it as practical as it is collectible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete, authorised scripts for every episode of Succession Season One\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes previously unseen deleted scenes and alternate dialogue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExclusive introduction written by creator Jesse Armstrong\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal resource for screenwriting study, drama courses and writing workshops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA genuine collectible for fans of the award-winning series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable paperback format, easy to annotate and reference\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJesse Armstrong is an English screenwriter and producer, and the creator of Succession. Renowned for his sharp, satirical voice, he co-created Peep Show with Sam Bain and wrote for The Thick of It, co-writing the Oscar-nominated film In the Loop. His work has earned numerous accolades, including BAFTA Television Awards, Golden Globe Awards, Writers Guild of America Awards and multiple Primetime Emmy Awards. Succession, which ran from 2018 to 2023, cemented his reputation as one of television's most incisive chroniclers of power, family and media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFor anyone who loved Succession's biting wit and family drama, this collection offers deeper insight into how the magic was made, with extra scenes and Armstrong's own reflections included nowhere else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: Cover design may vary slightly from the image shown; you will receive the current UK paperback edition with the ISBN listed above.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jesse Armstrong","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56494031274366,"sku":"SNG16724","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/4549\/8093\/files\/succession-season-one-complete-scripts-jesse-armstrong-paperback.jpg?v=1784403103"},{"product_id":"succession-season-two-complete-scripts-jesse-armstrong-paperback","title":"Succession Season Two: The Complete Scripts by Jesse Armstrong - Non Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: BRAND NEW\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\nISBN: 9780571379750\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Faber \u0026amp; Faber\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSuccession Season Two: The Complete Scripts by Jesse Armstrong collects every episode script from HBO's multi-award-winning drama, verbatim, in one paperback volume. Featuring an exclusive introduction by Frank Rich and unseen extra material including deleted scenes and alternative dialogue, this is the definitive companion for fans of the Roy family saga and for aspiring screenwriters wanting a masterclass in television scriptwriting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nStructured as a full screenplay dossier, this collection presents the entire second season of Succession exactly as written, with scene directions, character cues and pacing intact. Readers follow Kendall Roy grappling with the fallout of his failed hostile takeover of Waystar Royco and the guilt of a fatal accident, while Shiv edges toward the company's upper echelons, complicating life for Tom and, in turn, Greg. Roman starts again from the bottom of the business, and Connor quietly plots an improbable run for the presidency. Collected here for the first time, the scripts include previously unseen material — deleted scenes, alternative dialogue and extra character direction — that offer a genuine behind-the-scenes look at how a prestige drama is built line by line. Jesse Armstrong's trademark blend of acid wit and emotional precision is on full display, and reading the scripts reveals the craftsmanship behind every barbed exchange and power play between the Roy siblings. Frank Rich's exclusive introduction adds valuable critical context on the show's cultural impact and writing process. This edition rewards devoted viewers revisiting key moments and writers studying scene construction and subtext alike. At 784 pages, it is a substantial, collectible volume capturing a series widely regarded as one of the defining television dramas of its era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete, authorised scripts for the whole of Succession Season Two.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes unseen deleted scenes and alternative dialogue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExclusive introduction by acclaimed critic Frank Rich.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA genuine masterclass in screenwriting craft, pacing and subtext.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal gift for Succession fans, screenwriters and TV students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectible 784-page paperback edition, brand new.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJesse Armstrong is a British writer and the creator of Succession, for which he has won multiple Emmys, Golden Globes and BAFTAs. Alongside Sam Bain he wrote eight series of the BAFTA-winning Peep Show, and his other credits include Fresh Meat, Four Lions (with Chris Morris), The Thick of It, and the Oscar-nominated In the Loop. He has also written for Black Mirror and Veep. 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Beyond simply reprinting dialogue, the book preserves scene directions, structure and pacing exactly as written, making it an invaluable resource for anyone fascinated by the craft of prestige television writing. Succession swept award season, picking up Emmys, Golden Globes and BAFTAs, and much of that acclaim was rooted in the precision and wit of the writing itself. Reading the scripts reveals the architecture behind iconic confrontations between Logan, Kendall, Shiv, Roman and the wider Waystar Royco orbit, and shows how throwaway lines and devastating put-downs were built into the fabric of every scene. 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