West Side Story
The Jets, the Sharks, and the Making of a Classic
$40.49
- Hardcover
232 pages
- Release Date
25 August 2020
Summary
A major hit on Broadway, on film WEST SIDE STORY 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.
The making and impact of WEST SIDE STORY has so far been recounted only in vestiges. In the pages …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780762469482 |
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| ISBN-10: | 076246948X |
| Author: | Richard Barrios |
| Publisher: | Running Press,U.S. |
| Imprint: | Running Press Adult |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 232 |
| Release Date: | 25 August 2020 |
| Weight: | 1.00kg |
| Dimensions: | 232mm x 188mm x 30mm |
| Series: | Turner Classic Movies |
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Critics Review
“In this engrossing volume, Barrios recounts how the drama and rivalries seen onscreen played out with matched intensity behind the scenes, yet still managed to result in an artistic feat.”–Publishers Weekly
“While remaining always respectful to the movie and the people who made it, the author lays bare the behind-the-scenes tumult, elevating the book from a typical making-of story to something really special: a no-holds-barred chronicle of what it really takes to get a great movie made.”–Booklist starred review
“Barrios has a way with words and his elegant turn of phrase along with his thoughtful and informed insights make this a thoroughly enjoyable read. … This the perfect gift for the West Side Story fanatic in your life. …an engrossing read.”–Out of the Past blog
“Informative and engaging”–The Washington Post
About The Author
Richard Barrios
Richard Barrios is the author of the award-winning A Song in the Dark: The Birth of the Musical Film and Turner Classic Movies: Must-See Musicals. He has presented films at the Smithsonian Institute and the Film Forum; appeared as narrator in documentary films; and contributed audio commentaries to numerous DVD and Blu-Ray releases. Barrios lives in Beverly, New Jersey.
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