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The second volume of Sondheim’s collected lyrics is both a remarkable glimpse into the brilliant mind of a legend, and a continuation of the acclaimed and best-selling Finishing the Hat.
Picking up where he left off in Finishing the Hat, Sondheim gives us all the lyrics, along with excluded songs and early drafts, of the Pulitzer Prize–winning Sunday in the Park with George, Into the Woods, Assassins and Passion. Here, too, is an in-depth look at the evolution of Wise Guys, which subsequently was transformed into Bounce and eventually became Road Show. Sondheim takes us through his contributions to both television and film, some of which may surprise you, and covers plenty of never-before-seen material from unproduced projects as well. There are abundant anecdotes about his many collaborations, and readers are treated to rare personal material in this volume, as Sondheim includes songs culled from commissions, parodies and personal special occasions—such as a hilarious song for Leonard Bernstein’s seventieth birthday. As he did in the previous volume, Sondheim richly annotates his lyrics with invaluable advice on songwriting, discussions of theater history and the state of the industry today, and exacting dissections of his work, both the successes and the failures.
Filled with even more behind-the-scenes photographs and illustrations from Sondheim’s original manuscripts, Look, I Made a Hat is fascinating, devourable and essential reading for any fan of the theater or this great man’s work.
Publisher : Knopf; Illustrated edition (November 22, 2011)
Language : English
Hardcover : 480 pages
ISBN-10 : 030759341X
ISBN-13 : 978-0307593412
Item Weight : 3.35 pounds
Dimensions : 8.4 x 1.2 x 11.15 inches
Customers say
Customers find the book provides an insightful look into Stephen Sondheim’s lyrics. They appreciate the well-written, comprehensive information on his biography and works. The book inspires creativity and deepens their understanding of musical theatre. Readers enjoy the engaging stories and anecdotes that satisfy even the most rabid fans. Overall, it is considered a good value for the price.
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