Les Miserables: From Stage to Screen - Couverture rigide

Nightingale, Benedict

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1476886830 ISBN 13 : 9781476886831

Editeur : Hal Leonard Corporation, 2013

Synopsis

It has been 150 years since Victor Hugo's novel Les Misérables was first published. However, for the last 25 or so, the poignant saga of Jean Valjean, a villain to some but a savior to others, set in France duringthe early years of the 19th century, has become one of the world's most popular musicals and has become one of the must-see movies of 2013.

In Les Misérables: From Stage to Screen, the reader can find out howthe musical came to life – the trials and tribulations of turning it from the initial concept into a thrilling musical extravaganza – and how the new film version starring Hugh Jackman and Russell Crowe and directed bythe Oscar-winning Tom Hooper (The King's Speech) has emerged from the show that has been seen by over 60 million people worldwide.

To bring this fascinating story to life, the book also contains at least 20facsimiles that highlight key moments in the creation of Les Misérables, both on stage and on the screen, including:



• Original costume sketches

• Annotated scripts

•Original music scores and librettos

• Film screenplay extracts and anniversary mementos

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Over the last 27 years, Les Misérables has played to audiences totalling more than 60 million in 43 countries and is now a dazzling, multi-award nominated film set to bring the story to millions more. Beautifully illustrated with images from behind the scenes of both the theatre and film productions, Les Misérables: From Stage to Screen tells the story of the phenomenon that grew from a modest Paris production into an award-winning show, from the challenges of adapting Victor Hugo¹s novel, to character studies and details of those who have played them, its international incarnations and the 25th Anniversary Concert. Including interviews with Les Misérables film director Tom Hooper, the cast and crew of the film, set designs and photographs, the book also includes 20 items of facsimile memorabilia, such as: Original stage and costume designs A first-night party invitation The poster for the 25th Anniversary production at the Barbican Les Misérables: From Stage to Screen is a unique vision of the world¹s longest running musical and the stunning new film, and a must-have for every fan.

Revue de presse

The ultimate souvenir of the world's longest-running musical -- The Daily Telegraph

Enter stage left a luxurious, coffee-table edition … It is an impressive haul of memorabilia -- Sunday Express

Now Carlton Books has produced a lavish tribute. … a treasure trove of memorabilia to delight fans-- The Mail on Sunday

Fans of the film will love this lavish official companion-- Sunday Mirror

Sumptuously illustrated and full of curios ... it has the draw of interstitial envelopes crammed with removable memorabilia --Total Film

ultimate coffee table extravaganza ... Never before have we seen a book about a musical as thorough and entertaining as this. This tribute is beyond terrific. 5 Stars--Heat

the facsimiles of memorabilia are invaluable, the writing enthusiastic and the production values upscale. A worthy overview. 4 Stars --Empire

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Hal Leonard Corporation
• Date d'édition: 2013
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1476886830
• ISBN 13: 9781476886831
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 96
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: CMN Printpool Inh. Mathis Neumann; https://www.also.com/ec/cms5/en_6000/6000/index.jsp; ; Friedrich-Karl-Str. 9; Hamburg; Allemagne