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Title: The Sound of Music by Julia Antopol Hirsch, Robert Wise ISBN: 0-8092-3837-3 Publisher: McGraw-Hill/Contemporary Books Pub. Date: 01 September, 1993 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.72 (18 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: A Must Read
Comment: This book was very interesting. It is what every "Sound of Music" fan should read, if they are at all interested in how the movie got made. The behind-the-scenes stories are wonderful. What I thought was interesting was who was considered for the leads--can you imagine Sean Connery as the Captain??? ack! Or Walter Matthau as Max? To think that the best cast came in at just the right time and that it produced one of the best loved musicals of all time. If one thing had been off, think of what a different movie would have been made.
I was especially interested in reading the sections on the REAL von Trapp family and their story. Maria really was a powerhouse in keeping her family the way she wanted it. The pictures were beautiful and the background material (sketches, notes, etc.) were wonderful to see.
A must read for any "Sound of Music" fan.
Rating: 5
Summary: A "Sound of Music" must have
Comment: No "Sound of Music" collection is complete without this book. Its eight chapters take you through the entire Sound of Music experience, from the real Von Trapp family to the original stage production to the movie's production, release, and success. I have a hard time choosing what I like best about this book because it's so complete. There are eight pages of color photos, handwritten production notes, early storyboards, and a plethora of candid photos from the cast and crew's private collections as well as some memorable studio stills. Author Julia Hirsch integrates diverse elements and perspectives to give a thoroughly enjoyable and well-rounded look at this beloved film's journey from concept to the classic it remains today. You'll find interviews from every cast and principle crew member with special biographies of the more important players. Other features include shooting schedules and casting and location notes. One of the real treasures though is the stories that came out of this production and are told here. It is a simple pleasure to read about the people and friendships that made the movie so endearing and enduring. I can't recommend this book enough for "Sound of Music" fans. Not only will you read and reread it, you'll grow a new appreciation for the movie and want to watch it over again.
Rating: 5
Summary: Very Fascinating
Comment: This book is extremely interesting! I very much enjoy all the "behind the scenes" of this movie. From the conception of the film making to the fruition is so captivating. After reading this, it makes me more appreciate the hardwork of everyone in this film. Despite of Christopher Plummer's thoughts and feelings about his role, he makes me more think highly of his skills. I find him a very wonderful and versatile actor. Very believable and what an awesome performance! I watched SOM again and again after reading this book. I don't think I'll ever get tired of this movie. My love for this movie hasn't faded since I was 15. I am in my golden years now and still loving every minute of it.
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Title: Forever Liesl: A Memoir of the Sound of Music by Charmian Carr, Jean A. S. Strauss ISBN: 0140298401 Publisher: Penguin USA (Paper) Pub. Date: 03 April, 2001 List Price(USD): $12.00 |
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Title: The Story of the Trapp Family Singers by Maria Augusta Trapp ISBN: 0060005777 Publisher: Perennial Pub. Date: 24 December, 2001 List Price(USD): $13.95 |
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Title: Agathe von Trapp: Memories Before and After The Sound of Music by Agathe Von Trapp, Agathe Trapp ISBN: 1577362861 Publisher: Hillsboro Pr Pub. Date: July, 2003 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
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Title:The Sound of Music (Single Disc Full Screen Edition) ASIN: B000067J1P Publisher: Fox Home Entertainme Pub. Date: 27 August, 2002 List Price(USD): $19.98 Comparison N/A, buy it from Amazon for $14.99 |
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Title: The World of the Trapp Family by William Anderson, David Wade ISBN: 1890757004 Publisher: Anderson Wade Pubns Pub. Date: May, 1998 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
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