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West Side Story

The Making of the Steven Spielberg Film
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West Side Story is Steven Spielberg's cinematic adaptation of the iconic Broadway musical. Set in 1950s New York City, the story follows teenagers Tony and Maria, who fall in love despite their connections to rival gangs, the white Jets and the Puerto Rican Sharks.
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The official behind-the-scenes companion to Steven Spielberg's upcoming adaptation of West Side Story

This official behind-the-scenes companion book to Steven Spielberg's upcoming adaptation of West Side Story, due in theatres December 18, 2020, will feature exclusive photography and art from the film. Through interviews with Steven Spielberg, his creative team, and cast members, readers will be able to follow the conception, pre-production, shooting, as well as all other aspects of West Side Story. The film adapts the original Broadway musical by Arthur Laurents, Leonard Bernstein, Stephen Sondheim, and Jerome Robbins.

Teenagers Tony and Maria, despite having affiliations with rival street gangs, the white Jets and Puerto Rican Sharks, fall in love in 1950s New York City. The cast includes: Ansel Elgort as Tony; Rachel Zegler as Maria; Ariana DeBose as Anita; David Alvarez as Bernardo; and Rita Moreno.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781419750632

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 09 December 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Abrams

Illustration: 250 color illustrations

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Twentieth Century Fox

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 233.0mm

Height: 302.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 256

About the Author

Laurent Bouzereau is a filmmaker, producer, and author. He is the director and coproducer of the HBO/Amblin Television film Natalie Wood: What Remains Behind and of the acclaimed Netflix/Amblin Television series Five Came Back. He is also the author of several books on cinema, including The Art of Bond and Hitchcock: Piece by Piece.

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