Sondheim

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His Life, His Shows, His Legacy

By Stephen M. Silverman

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Sondheim by Stephen M. Silverman offers a comprehensive exploration of the life and work of Stephen Sondheim, one of the most influential composers and lyricists of the American musical theatre. The book delves into his creative process, artistic achievements, and the impact of his music and lyrics on the stage. It highlights pivotal moments in his career, capturing the essence of his innovative contributions to the arts and culture landscape.
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You might enjoy this book if you are fascinated by the world of musical theatre and have an interest in the life and work of a legendary composer and lyricist. It provides an in-depth exploration of his artistic journey, offering insights into his creative process and his impact on the arts and culture.

An illustrated celebration of the work and impact of the legendary Stephen Sondheim. It will be organized by work, with sidebars throughout, and packed with interviews with collaborators, mentors, and fans all illustrated with original transcripts, letters, photographs, and more.

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Lively, sophisticated, and filled with first-person tributes and glorious images, Sondheim: His Life, His Shows, His Legacy lifts the curtain on a Broadway legend-a man who stood at the pinnacle of the American musical theatre for more than sixty years.

Brimming with insights from a veritable Who's Who of Broadway Babies and complemented by more than two hundred colour and black-and-white images, Sondheim: His Life, His Shows, His Legacy offers a witty, multidimensional look at the musical genius behind Company, Follies, A Little Night Music, Into the Woods, Sunday in the Park with George, Sweeney Todd, and the landmark West Side Story and Gypsy.

Exploring the unique bond between Sondheim and his audiences, author Stephen M. Silverman further examines the challenging Sondheim works that continue to develop devoted new followings: Anyone Can Whistle, Pacific Overtures, Merrily We Roll Along, Assassins, and Passion.

The result is a lavish, highly engrossing documentation of the dynamic force who reshaped twentieth-century American musical history.

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Stephen M. Silverman's Sondheim has been praised as an ideal blend of biography and visual tribute, capturing the essence of Stephen Sondheim's legacy. Reviewers appreciate its lavish illustrations and the inclusion of Sondheim's reflections, noting its place alongside his own publications. This handsome volume is highly regarded for any serious collection on musical theatre and Sondheim aficionados.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780762482351

Publisher: Running Press,U.S.

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 21 September 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Running Press Adult

Illustration: 200 color and b&w photographs

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 206.0mm

Height: 260.0mm

Weight: 1240g

Pages: 304

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Arts & Culture Education & Reference Non-Fiction Science & Nature Stephen M. Silverman

About the Author

Stephen M. Silverman is the author of fourteen books and a contributor to Vogue, Esquire, Smithsonian, the Times of London, the New York Times, Washington Post, Chicago Tribune, Los Angeles Times, and the Wall Street Journal, which described him as "a veteran journalist and historian of popular culture who writes with verve and mischief." A former news editor at Time Inc., he taught at the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism and has appeared on Today, CBS This Morning, 20/20, Dateline NBC, PBS, CNN, MSNBC, Fox Business, NPR, Australia's Nine Network, and the BBC. He lives in New York City.