Defying Gravity
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Defying Gravity by Carol De Giere
DEFYING GRAVITY: THE CREATIVE CAREER OF STEPHEN SCHWARTZ FROM GODSPELL TO WICKED 2ND ED
The second edition of Defying Gravity is a treasure-trove of information, stories, insights, and creative advice for anyone who wants to know more about Stephen Schwartz, or about the creative process of writing songs for the stage and screen-- Ryan Luevano * Tin Pan L.A. *
A stunning 512 pages (with photographs and handwritten notes), de Giere's book is a thoroughly fascinating read as well as something of a musical theatre master class in written form—one that has been lovingly lensed through the life and creativity of Stephen Schwartz. -- Linda Hodges * BroadwayWorld.com *
This new version of what had been an already an impactful book offers deeper and wider insights into the creative mind of Stephen Schwartz ... As she did in the original edition, the author has captured not only the genius of the man, but his spirit, as well. -- Al Chase * The White Rhino Report blog *
A stunning 512 pages (with photographs and handwritten notes), de Giere's book is a thoroughly fascinating read as well as something of a musical theatre master class in written form—one that has been lovingly lensed through the life and creativity of Stephen Schwartz. -- Linda Hodges * BroadwayWorld.com *
This new version of what had been an already an impactful book offers deeper and wider insights into the creative mind of Stephen Schwartz ... As she did in the original edition, the author has captured not only the genius of the man, but his spirit, as well. -- Al Chase * The White Rhino Report blog *
Carol de Giere (Georgetown Connecticut) is a freelance writer focusing on musicals and creativity. In addition to writing the Stephen Schwartz biography, Defying Gravity, she is the author of The Godspell Experience: Inside a Transformative Musical and is currently writing several other books.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781540031464 |
| ISBN 10 | 1540031462 |
| Title | Defying Gravity |
| Author | Carol De Giere |
| Series | Applause Books |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Hal Leonard Corporation |
| Year published | 2018-10-01 |
| Number of pages | 512 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |