The Phantom of the Opera Companion
One of the most successful musicals of all time, Andrew Lloyd Webber's 'The Phantom of the Opera' has been running for nearly 20 years on Broadway and in the West End. It has delighted over 100 million people in 22 countries. 'The Phantom of the Opera Companion' is the definitive account of the award-winning masterpiece, tracing the phantom legend from its' origins in historical fact, through numerous artistic incarnations to the present-day theatre production and film. Divided into three parts, the first section introduces the reader to Gaston Leroux's classic story, based on the Paris Opera House during la belle ?poque; the second section provides a unique insight into the renowned theatre production, with backstage pictures and enlightening interviews with the director, designers and crew. The final section covers the making of Joel Schumacher's 2004 film production. As the authorised volume book to accompany the film, 'The Phantom of the Opera' is a lavish insight into this classic story and its' modern-day reincarnation.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:186205763X
ISBN13:9781862057630
Release Date:April 2007
Publisher:Protico
Length:140 Pages
Weight:0.88 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 6.8" x 8.6"
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2 ratings
Necessity for any "Phan"
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
This book is a favorite!! For those of you who are die-hard Phantom "Phans," your collection is not complete without this book. It includes behind-the-scenes pictures and articles, as well as history of the story, play, and movie. The script in the back is an extra delight! Wonderful companion for any Phantom-lover!
Great accompaniment for the DVD
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
I was doing some research on the original story of The Phantom of the Opera. Andrew Lloyd Webber did well to put this book out. It gives a historical account of the progression of the Phantom tale from its original novel in 1910 to its current state in the Lloyd-Webber empire.
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