The Complete Phantom of the Opera

Perry, George (photographs by Clive Barda)

ISBN 10: 0805006575 / ISBN 13: 9780805006575

Published by Fourth printing, published by Henry Holt and Co., New York, 1988., 1988

About this Item

Very good to fine with very good to fine dust jacket. Dust jacket is lightly rubbed at spine tips and corners and has two short light scratches on front panel. 167 pages with many illustrations. 4to size.

Seller Inventory # 21465

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Complete Phantom of the Opera
• Publisher: Fourth printing, published by Henry Holt and Co., New York, 1988.
• Publication Date: 1988
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0805006575
• ISBN 13: 9780805006575
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine
• Seller catalogs:
  • Theatre

About this title

Synopsis

This is the lavishly illustrated, definitive account of The Phantom of the Opera, tracing the Phantom legend from its origins in historical fact through Gaston Leroux's heartrending classic novel and other artistic incarnations to the present day and Andrew Lloyd Webber's incredibly successful musical.

Reviews

YA A lavishly illustrated book that surveys the background and theatrical treatments of the Phantom story. Perry has included a discussion of the Paris Opera building, the 1911 novel by Gas ton Leroux, the films, and Andrew Lloyd Webber's current stage hit (which comprises two-thirds of the book). The entire libretto, but none of the score, is included. The composer, cast, and production staff appear in text and pictures. There are some fascinat ing behind-the-scenes tidbits about makeup, costuming, and stagecraft techniques. Reasons for certain pre- production decisions are discussed by Lloyd Webber, Hal Prince, and others in positions of artistic direction. Many color photographs show the production itself. This book will be enjoyed by teenagers who love the theater from ei ther side of the proscenium. Rita G. Keeler, St. John's School, Houston
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Based on Gaston Leroux's potboiler of the same name, Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical The Phantom of the Opera is a solid hit in London and a box-office success in New York. Perry's volume, which serves essentially as a souvenir of the stage production, includes the musical's libretto, a fascinating account of the show's genesis, and spectacular color photographs and drawings. Introductory material covers the Paris Opera House, Leroux, the original novel, and its various film versions. The book's plum is the show's libretto, which, even devoid of its evocative score, is the finest adaptation to date of Leroux's original idea. A memento of a highly creative musical; for theater buffs. Eric W. Johnson, Univ. of Bridgeport Lib., Ct.
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.