{"product_id":"west-side-story-by-richard-barrios-9780762469482","title":"West Side Story","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA major hit on Broadway, on film \u003cem\u003eWest Side Story\u003c\/em\u003e became immortal—a movie different from anything that had come before, but this cinematic victory came at a price. In this engrossing volume, film historian Richard Barrios recounts how the drama and rivalries seen onscreen played out to equal intensity behind the scenes, while still achieving extraordinary artistic feats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe making and impact of \u003cem\u003eWest Side Story\u003c\/em\u003e has so far been recounted only in vestiges. In the pages of this book, the backstage tale comes to life along with insight on what has made the film a favourite across six decades: its brilliant use of dance as staged by erstwhile co-director Jerome Robbins; a meaningful story, as set to Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim's soundtrack; the performances of a youthful ensemble cast featuring Natalie Wood, Rita Moreno, George Chakiris, and more; a film with Shakespearean roots (\u003cem\u003eRomeo and Juliet\u003c\/em\u003e) that is simultaneously timeless and current. \u003cem\u003eWest Side Story\u003c\/em\u003e was a triumph that appeared to be very much of its time; over the years it has shown itself to be eternal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47461780685036,"sku":"9780762469482","price":49.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780762469482-west-side-story.jpg?v=1774977087","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/west-side-story-by-richard-barrios-9780762469482","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}