A Tanner's Worth of Tune by Adrian Wright
This book examines the progress of the British musical in the twentieth century as it struggled to find an identity, stepping out of the shadow of its American counterpart. With a wealth of contemporary photographs and memorabilia, it looks at the contribution of key figures - from Ivor Novello to Lionel - in lively and engaging prose.
[A]n invaluable book about the post-war British musical [..] Wright [...] has a well-rounded knowledge of the shows of this period. He covers hundreds of musicals from roughly 1945-1972, sharing information and insights with us in an entertaining manner. * PLAYBILL.COM *
[A]n absolute delight of a read. It is the first book to be published on this subject [...] The quality of the writing is superb as are the photographs and illustrations throughout, but as a reference book for that genre, it has no rival. * MUSICAL STAGES *
An instant must-have for any lover - or indeed student - of musical theatre. * THE STAGE *
[A]n absolute delight of a read. It is the first book to be published on this subject [...] The quality of the writing is superb as are the photographs and illustrations throughout, but as a reference book for that genre, it has no rival. * MUSICAL STAGES *
An instant must-have for any lover - or indeed student - of musical theatre. * THE STAGE *
ADRIAN WRIGHT is a performer, novelist and writer. His previous books with Boydell include A Tanner's Worth of Tune: Rediscovering the Post-War British Musical (2010), West End Broadway: The Golden Age of the American Musical in London (2012) and Must Close Saturday: The Decline and Fall of the British Musical Flop (2017). He has previously written on the subject of film music in his biography of William Alwyn, The Innumerable Dance (2008), and his fiction includes the Francis and Gordon Jones Mysteries series: The Voice of Doom, The Coming Day and Forget Me Not.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781843835424 |
| ISBN 10 | 1843835428 |
| Title | A Tanner's Worth of Tune |
| Author | Adrian Wright |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Boydell & Brewer Ltd |
| Year published | 2010-06-17 |
| Number of pages | 320 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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