Julian Sands before A Room with a View - Letters to Iain Finlayson

In very good condition. Four hand written manuscript letters dated 1982 and 1983, penned by English actor Julian Sands to Scottish writer and journalist Iain Finlayson. Written before his role as George Emerson in Merchant Ivory’s E M Forster adaptation, the letters range across family life, potential projects, collaborations, and work commitments.

Discussions includes Julian Sand’s response to reading Iain Finlayson’s draft of the first act of Mr Fortune, ‘I certainly think the project should be pursued’ and reveals plans to liaise with theatre companies and set up a production. Plans for the Edinburgh Festival are mentioned and details of an upcoming performance in which Julian Sands plays the part of Edgar Atheling in a TV play about William I are relayed, ‘its terribly worthy’.

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: 4 hand written letters. 8pp. Clean and legible throughout. Addressed 66 Greencroft Gdns and 16 Goldhurst Terrace to tops. Signed Julian/Julian Sands/ Julian and Sarah.