{"title":"Carol de Giere","description":"\u003cp\u003eCarol de Giere’s works invite readers into the vibrant world of arts and culture, offering insightful explorations that blend creativity with thoughtful analysis. Her writing often centres on themes of innovation and the human spirit, making her books both inspiring and intellectually engaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a style that balances clarity and depth, de Giere’s books appeal to those who appreciate narratives that illuminate the connections between artistic endeavour and personal growth. \u003cem\u003eDefying Gravity\u003c\/em\u003e exemplifies her ability to capture the essence of overcoming challenges through passion and perseverance.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"defying-gravity-by-carol-de-giere-9781540031464","title":"Defying Gravity","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom his writing of \u003cem\u003eGodspell\u003c\/em\u003e's score at age 23 through the making of the megahit musical \u003cem\u003eWicked\u003c\/em\u003e and beyond, \u003cem\u003eDefying Gravity: The Creative Career of Stephen Schwartz, from Godspell to Wicked\u003c\/em\u003e takes readers into the world of the legendary Broadway and film composer-lyricist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this authorized biography, drawing from her interviews with Schwartz and his collaborators, author Carol de Giere focuses on the behind-the-scenes stories for Schwartz's hits and disappointing flops. Readers will find colourful anecdotes and insights for his licensed musicals \u003cem\u003eChildren of Eden\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003ePippin\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eWorking\u003c\/em\u003e, and others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDefying Gravity\u003c\/em\u003e also includes Hollywood stories, beginning with a new foreword by composer Alan Menken. This updated and revised second edition delves into Stephen Schwartz's creative process for the new stage musicals \u003cem\u003eThe Hunchback of Notre Dame\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Prince of Egypt\u003c\/em\u003e, and other shows. It provides additional insights on Schwartz's early work with Leonard Bernstein and his more recent international work on \u003cem\u003eWicked\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt offers additional Creativity Notes—a popular feature of the first edition—with comments from Schwartz about overcoming creative blocks, collaboration, and the artistic life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47596166775020,"sku":"9781540031464","price":71.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/96932d9fa51781708b1b8fcd73b1424c.jpg?v=1777931038"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/carol-de-giere.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}