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Download or read book Art Isn't Easy written by Joanne Gordon and published by Da Capo Press. This book was released on 2009-06-16 with total page 382 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The musical theatre of Stephen Sondheim probes deeply into the most disturbing issues of contemporary life. By challenging his audience with intricate music, biting wit, and profound themes, he flouts the traditional wisdom of the musical theatre. Tracing Sondheim's career from his initial success as lyricist for "West Side Story" and "Gypsy" to his most recent work - "Into the Woods" and "Assassins" - Joanne Gordon emphasizes not only the disturbing content of Sondheim's work, but his innovative use of form. In shows such as "A Little Night Music", "Sweeney Todd", and "Sunday in the Park with George", Sondheim's music and lyrics are inextricably woven into the fabric of the entire work.
Download or read book Sunday in the Park with George written by and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 1991 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Applause Libretto Library). This 1995 Pulitzer Prize-winning musical was inspired by the painting A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte by Georges Seurat. A complex work revolving around a fictionalized Seurat immersed in single-minded concentration while painting the masterpiece, the production has evolved into a meditation on art, emotional connection, and community. This publication contains the entire script of the musical. " Sunday is itself a modernist creation, perhaps the first truly modernist work of musical theatre that Broadway has produced ... a watershed event that demands nothing less than a retrospective, even revisionist, look at the development of the serious Broadway musical." Frank Rich, The New York Times Magazine
Book Synopsis Look, I Made a Hat by : Stephen Sondheim
Download or read book Look, I Made a Hat written by Stephen Sondheim and published by Knopf. This book was released on 2011-11-22 with total page 481 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Book Synopsis Art isn't easy by : Joanne Lesley Gordon
Download or read book Art isn't easy written by Joanne Lesley Gordon and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 343 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis How Sondheim Found His Sound by : Steve Swayne
Download or read book How Sondheim Found His Sound written by Steve Swayne and published by University of Michigan Press. This book was released on 2007-05-08 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Steve Swayne’s How Sondheim Found His Sound is a fascinating treatment and remarkable analysis of America’s greatest playwright in song. His marvelous text goes a long way toward placing Stephen Sondheim among the towering artists of the late twentieth century!” —Cornel West, Princeton University “Sondheim’s career and music have never been so skillfully dissected, examined, and put in context. With its focus on his work as composer, this book is surprising and welcome.” —Theodore S. Chapin, President and Executive Director, The Rodgers and Hammerstein Organization “. . . an intriguing ‘biography’ of the songwriter’s style. . . . Swayne is to be congratulated for taking the study of this unique composer/lyricist into hitherto unnavigated waters.” —Stage Directions “The research is voluminous, as are the artistry and perceptiveness. Swayne has lived richly within the world of Sondheim’s music.” —Richard Crawford, author of America’s Musical Life: A History “Amid the ever-more-crowded bookshelf of writings on Sondheim, Swayne’s analysis of Sondheim’s development as a composer stands up as a unique and worthy study. . . . For the Sondheim aficionados, there are new ideas and new information, and for others, Swayne’s How Sondheim Found His Sound will provide an intriguing introduction into the mind of arguably the greatest and most influential living Broadway composer.” —talkinbroadway.com “What a fascinating book, full of insights large and small. An impressive analysis and summary of Sondheim’s many sources of inspiration. All fans of the composer and lovers of Broadway in general will treasure and frequently refer to Swayne’s work.” —Tom Riis, Joseph Negler Professor of Musicology and Director of the American Music Research Center, University of Colorado Stephen Sondheim has made it clear that he considers himself a “playwright in song.” How he arrived at this unique appellation is the subject of How Sondheim Found His Sound—an absorbing study of the multitudinous influences on Sondheim’s work. Taking Sondheim’s own comments and music as a starting point, author Steve Swayne offers a biography of the artist’s style, pulling aside the curtain on Sondheim’s creative universe to reveal the many influences—from classical music to theater to film—that have established Sondheim as one of the greatest dramatic composers of the twentieth century.
Book Synopsis In This House of Images by : Jon Remmerde
Download or read book In This House of Images written by Jon Remmerde and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2000-12-20 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A novel about cannibalism, art, business, love, and morality in the contemporary consumer culture.
Book Synopsis How to Become a Famous Artist and Still Paint Pictures by : W. Joe Innis
Download or read book How to Become a Famous Artist and Still Paint Pictures written by W. Joe Innis and published by InnisArt. This book was released on 2000-10 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A successful international artist offers a no-holds-barred approach to making it in the arts and selling your work. "This profound, funny book, full of hard truths and smart advice, is must reading for artists. Read it and you just might transform your life and jolt your art career awake! Are you ready for some high voltage inspiration? Then come listen to the master's voice." —Eric Maisel, A Life in the Arts "The best bunch of advice I've ever seen for someone who is serious about this crazy addiction called art." —Barnaby Conrad, artist and best-selling author.
Book Synopsis Growing Up Really Isn't Easy by : Sean Renfrew Kelley
Download or read book Growing Up Really Isn't Easy written by Sean Renfrew Kelley and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2015-11-17 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's three books for the price of one in this special compilation novel Jenny Michaels is an ordinary young girl who has many interests in her life including: dancing, wanting her own puppy, getting rid of zits on her face, and improving her math grades. Jenny may think her problems are the only huge ones that exist on the planet, but little does she realize her young adult after school care teachers: Mr. Keno, Miss Monica, Mr. Jimmy, and Miss Kaitlyn have their own issues to deal with. From working past troubled teenage years to dealing with difficulties in dating, being a young adult can be also be difficult; especially when you still have to prepare lesson plans and help your students with their own large series of personal issues. ""Growing Up Really Isn't Easy"" is a special compilation of the books: ""Growing Up Isn't Easy,"" ""Growing Up Isn't Simple,"" and ""Growing Up Is Complicated.""
Download or read book The Artist's Way written by Julia Cameron and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2002-03-04 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "With its gentle affirmations, inspirational quotes, fill-in-the-blank lists and tasks — write yourself a thank-you letter, describe yourself at 80, for example — The Artist’s Way proposes an egalitarian view of creativity: Everyone’s got it."—The New York Times "Morning Pages have become a household name, a shorthand for unlocking your creative potential"—Vogue Over four million copies sold! Since its first publication, The Artist's Way phenomena has inspired the genius of Elizabeth Gilbert and millions of readers to embark on a creative journey and find a deeper connection to process and purpose. Julia Cameron's novel approach guides readers in uncovering problems areas and pressure points that may be restricting their creative flow and offers techniques to free up any areas where they might be stuck, opening up opportunities for self-growth and self-discovery. The program begins with Cameron’s most vital tools for creative recovery – The Morning Pages, a daily writing ritual of three pages of stream-of-conscious, and The Artist Date, a dedicated block of time to nurture your inner artist. From there, she shares hundreds of exercises, activities, and prompts to help readers thoroughly explore each chapter. She also offers guidance on starting a “Creative Cluster” of fellow artists who will support you in your creative endeavors. A revolutionary program for personal renewal, The Artist's Way will help get you back on track, rediscover your passions, and take the steps you need to change your life.
Download or read book Beyond Wealth written by Alexander Green and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-03-31 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's not all about the money; the key to true riches Leo Tolstoy said, "Nobody knows where the human race is going. The highest wisdom, then, is to know where you are going." Yet many today chase the false rabbits of success: status, luxury, reputation and material possessions. In the quest to "have it all," our lives often lack real meaning and purpose. Beyond Wealth is the antidote. New York Times bestselling author Alexander Green takes things right down to brass tacks: We are here for a short time. Knowledge is limitless. Therefore, the most critical knowledge is not any particular skill but rather wisdom about "how to live." Fortunately, men and women have had several thousand years to think about what it means to live "the good life." And the answers found here, from Plato and Aristotle to Mahatma Gandhi and Stephen Hawking, will both surprise and delight you. Beyond Wealth provides insightful commentary on the most important aspects of our lives: love, work, honor, trust, freedom, death, fear, truth, beauty and other timeless issues. The book is both a thought provoking read and the ideal gift, guaranteed to ennoble, uplift and inspire.
Book Synopsis Finishing the Hat by : Stephen Sondheim
Download or read book Finishing the Hat written by Stephen Sondheim and published by Knopf. This book was released on 2010-10-26 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ONE OF THE NEW YORK TIMES 10 BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR • Titled after perhaps Stephen Sondheim's most autobiographical song, from Sunday in the Park with George—Finishing the Hat not only collects his lyrics for the first time, it offers readers a rare personal look into his life as well as his remarkable productions. Stephen Sondheim’s career spanned more than half a century; his lyrics are synonymous with musical theater and popular culture. Sondheim—the winner of seven Tonys, an Academy Award, seven Grammys, a Pulitzer Prize and more—treats us to never-before-published songs from each show, songs that were cut or discarded before seeing the light of day, along with the lyrics for all of his musicals from 1954 to 1981, including West Side Story, Company, Follies, A Little Night Music and Sweeney Todd. He discusses his relationship with his mentor, Oscar Hammerstein II, and his collaborations with extraordinary talents such as Leonard Bernstein, Arthur Laurents, Ethel Merman, Richard Rodgers, Angela Lansbury, Harold Prince and a panoply of others. The anecdotes—filled with history, pointed observations and intimate details—transport us back to a time when theater was a major pillar of American culture. Best of all, Sondheim appraises his work and dissects his lyrics, as well as those of others, offering unparalleled insights into songwriting that will be studied by fans and aspiring songwriters for years to come. Accompanying Sondheim’s sparkling writing are behind-the-scenes photographs from each production, along with handwritten music and lyrics from the songwriter’s personal collection. Penetrating and surprising, poignant, funny and sometimes provocative, Finishing the Hat is not only an informative look at the art and craft of lyric writing, it is a history of the theater that belongs on the same literary shelf as Moss Hart’s Act One and Arthur Miller’s Timebends. It is also a book that will leave you humming the final bars of Merrily We Roll Along, while eagerly anticipating the next volume.
Book Synopsis Growing Up Isn't Easy by : Captain Sean
Download or read book Growing Up Isn't Easy written by Captain Sean and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2015-12-10 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jenny Michaels is an ordinary young girl who has many interests in her life including: dancing, wanting her own puppy, getting rid of zits on her face, and improving her math grades. Jenny may think her problems are the only huge ones that exist on the planet, but little does she realize her young adult after school care teachers: Mr. Keno, Miss Monica, Mr. Jimmy, and Miss Kaitlyn have their own issues to deal with. From working past troubled teenage years to dealing with difficulties in dating, being a young adult can be also be difficult; especially when you still have to prepare lesson plans and help your students with their own large series of personal issues. Growing Up Isn't Easy features multiple short stories that look at the trials and tribulations that occur when you're growing up as a child and still growing up as a young adult, and shows that there's still plenty to learn no matter what your age.
Book Synopsis Practical Fairy Tales for Everyday Living by : Marty Levinson's
Download or read book Practical Fairy Tales for Everyday Living written by Marty Levinson's and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2007-02-19 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The American Heritage Dictionary defines the term "fairy tale" as a fictitious, highly fanciful story or explanation. Can such a narrative furnish pragmatic advice on important topics like sound thinking, overcoming indecisiveness, stress reduction, emotional self-management, and getting along better with others? This book, Practical Fairy Tales for Everyday Living, shows that it can. Practical Fairy Tales for Everyday Living provides twenty-five highly fanciful stories featuring characters who successfully battle a variety of personal problems and mishaps through the formulations of general semantics, a science-based "self-help" system designed to assist individuals to better evaluate and understand everyday difficulties. (Steve Allen, polymath and author of numerous books, including Dumbth: 81 Ways to Make Americans Smarter, lists as Idea Number 81: Learn general semantics.) While the stories are not true in the literal sense of that word, the British pundit G.K. Chesterton observed that "Fairy tales are more than true-not because they tell us dragons exist, but because they tell us dragons can be beaten." Some of the stories you will find here contain plot elements from familiar literary classics and children's fairy tales. Other yarns offer completely original scenarios. All the stories have in common a desire to inform and entertain with a bit of humor. That was my purpose in writing these tales, and I hope that is your experience in reading them.
Download or read book Wordplays 5 written by and published by AJ Publishing Company. This book was released on 1986 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Some of the best contemporary drama being written around the country. --Choice
Author :The Editors of House Beautiful Magazine Publisher :Hearst Books ISBN 13 :9781588163912 Total Pages :182 pages Book Rating :4.1/5 (639 download)
Book Synopsis House Beautiful Art by : The Editors of House Beautiful Magazine
Download or read book House Beautiful Art written by The Editors of House Beautiful Magazine and published by Hearst Books. This book was released on 2004-03 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A sumptuous tour of houses, apartments and lofts [with] striking and imaginative ideas for novice and expert alike.”—Home Style Whether you want to make artwork an integral part of your design, effectively showcase collections, or turn the walls themselves into canvases, you’ll never find a more exquisite guide than this. Every awe-inspiring interior showcases a different magnificent approach and style: they range from tables and floors stacked with sculpture to larger than life paintings to antique furniture and fabrics. A beautiful fifteenth century Milanese palazzo blends real foliage with an imaginary trompe l’oeil overgrowth. In a more playful mode, architect Steve Ehlich transforms a whimsical assortment of 1950s lunchboxes into a veritable work of art. Each image is eye-opening and inspirational.
Download or read book Theater Week written by and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 688 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis 1998 Artist's and Graphic Designer's Market by : Mary Cox
Download or read book 1998 Artist's and Graphic Designer's Market written by Mary Cox and published by Writer's Digest Books. This book was released on 1997 with total page 790 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Artists and designers seeking markets for their work will find more than 700 new listings in this guide, including leads sorted by market (i.e. greeting cards, magazines, posters, books, etc.); articles about the business of selling fine art, illustration, and design; interviews with well-established professionals; information on art reps, artists' organizations and networking opportunities; and more.
