E T The ExtraTerrestrial Author:William Kotzwinkle Kotzwinkle's acclaimed novelization of the original screenplay by Melissa Mathison brings additional background and detail that expands and enhances the story of Elliott and his strange and magical companion.
Who would have thought of William Kotzwinkle writing the book for E.T.?! But he did. This is the novel that is based on the screenplay by Melissa Mathison.