Moonlight Screenplay Book
Last updated: 19 October 2026
The Moonlight screenplay book is A24's hardback edition of the script for Barry Jenkins' 2016 film, which won Best Picture at the Oscars. It includes an introduction by Frank Ocean, an essay by Hilton Als and the acceptance speeches from Oscars night. A24's own shop lists it at $60, about £45, and in stock, and it ships to the UK.
What the Moonlight screenplay book is
A24 published this book in September 2019 as Book 003 in its Screenplay Book Collection. The series prints the scripts of A24 films as large hardbacks, with extra writing around each one.
Barry Jenkins wrote the screenplay from a story by Tarell Alvin McCraney. At the 89th Academy Awards in February 2017, the film won Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Supporting Actor for Mahershala Ali, according to the Academy's official record.
What is inside
- The full screenplay: the script by Barry Jenkins, from Tarell Alvin McCraney's story.
- An introduction by Frank Ocean: the musician opens the book.
- An essay by Hilton Als: a longer piece of writing that sits alongside the script.
- The Oscars speeches: the acceptance speeches from Moonlight's night at the Academy Awards.
Key facts
- Publisher: A24
- Format: hardback
- Length: 200 pages, according to A24
- Size: 8 x 11 inches
- Published: September 2019
- ISBN: 9781733992022
- Price: $60 from A24, about £45 at the European Central Bank exchange rate on 19 October 2026, and UK booksellers list it at £50
Who it suits
- Film fans: you get the script alongside writing from Frank Ocean and Hilton Als.
- Screenwriting students: it shows how an Oscar-winning adapted script reads on the page.
- Collectors of the A24 series: it sits with the other screenplay books in the same large format.
If you want to watch the film again first, our guide to MUBI in the UK covers every current price and the weekly cinema ticket.
The limits
First, it is an imported book. A24 ships from the US, so customs and import fees may apply. A24 says it calculates these at checkout, along with shipping.
Also, it is a script, not a photo book. Most of the pages are screenplay text, so it suits readers more than coffee-table browsers.
Finally, the page count varies by listing. A24 says 200 pages, while Amazon UK's listing says 224.
Where to buy the Moonlight screenplay book in the UK
A24 sells it direct on its official shop, and the shop lists the United Kingdom among the countries it ships to. A24 says international orders usually take 9 to 16 days to arrive after dispatch.
However, Amazon UK had no new copy sold by Amazon earlier this month, only other sellers. Meanwhile, some UK independent bookshops list it at £50, so stock is worth checking locally too.
FAQs
How much is the Moonlight screenplay book?
A24 listed it at $60, about £45, when I checked on 19 October 2026. In addition, UK booksellers list it at £50.
Who wrote the introduction?
Frank Ocean wrote the introduction. The book also has an essay by Hilton Als.
Does A24 ship the book to the UK?
Yes. The United Kingdom is on A24's shipping list, and import fees may apply at checkout.
Is it a hardback?
Yes. It is a hardback, 8 x 11 inches, and A24 lists it at 200 pages.
Who wrote the Moonlight screenplay?
Barry Jenkins wrote it from a story by Tarell Alvin McCraney. It won the Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay in 2017.
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