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Summary: An absolute MUST to buy!!
Review: I recently purchased both 'The Complete Phantom of the Opera'and the novel, and I am soo impressed! After I saw the movie and bought the soundtrack, I knew that I had to have these books. My interst in the Phantom of the Opera was first sparked when I saw the silent version with Lon Cheney. Then I heard about the movie coming out, so I saw it and I was more than impressed. I still have yet to see the Broadway version however. So, I highly recommend the movie, the soundtrack and the books. In my opinion each is well worth the cost!!
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Summary: Wonderful book to have after seeing the opera
Review: A "must have" for any fan or collector of The Phantom of the Opera. This is absolutely a wonderful coffee table book. I saw the opera in Canada and was thoroughly interested in all this book offered -- the history of the real novel, Andrew Lloyd Webber's work in bringing it to stage, and the full opera script. Reading Leroux's novel was insightful too. This has got to become valuable with the closing of the Phantom in Toronto.
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Summary: A Book Of Phantom....
Review: A Beautiful book which should satisfy any Phantom Fan!
It Tells of The Real Paris Opera House
The Movie Versions
And of Course Andrew Lloyd Webbers Version
Includes:
Synopsis of the Musical complete with pictures in color
And an entire Libbretto the orignal one.
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Summary: you can't call yourself a phan untill you've read this
Review: A definite must-have for any phan, this book is loaded with information and beautiful pictures of the journey Phantom has made over the years. It offers the entire script of the musical, astounding pictures of the set and costumes, and my favorite part,a view of how Micheal Crawford in different stages of getting his Erik makeup on. It also gives you information on Gaston Leroux, the original creator, and information on nearly all the different versions out there! (well, the movie versions...new books are almost entirely unmentioned, if at all) But in spite of that, it's a required read for any phan.
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Summary: Wow!
Review: After I saw the show at the Pantages in LA, I knew that I would have to find out more about the original novel and previously performed versions of the show. This has got to be the most complete source in the world for fans and fanatics alike. I downloaded the soundtrack and compared it to the liberetto and not only are all of the sung lines in bold but so are the spoken lines that appear on the soundtrack. this book is the BEST!!!
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Summary: The Phantom of the Opera Review
Review: All I have to say about this book is that it is the BEST! I have never been so moved as when I read it. It actually made me cry, something most books don't make me do. Only one problem with this book. Raoul. He has to go, he messed it all up. Aside from that, this was a wonderful, touching book. I thought Christine was a bit mean, to Erik that is. All in all, an amazing read. People, if you aren't crying, or at least immensley moved when you read this, there is a problem. This book is beautifully written and the story greatly told.
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Summary: A must for Phans
Review: Amazing, interesting and informative are just a few of the words that discribe this excellent book!
It starts out with a history of the Paris Opera House, along with beautiful pictures. It discribes how life was in the 1880's, and what people would regularly do at the Opera. It also is about Gaston Leroux, who wrote the Phantom novel.
Part Two is about the Lon Chaney Phantom film and other film versions of the story.
And last but not least it how the Andrew Lloyd Webber version came to light, with rare backstage photos and conversations with the production crew and cast.
In short, a definite MUST for all Phans, makes an excellent gift.
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Summary: My favorite birthday present
Review: As a hardcore Phantom fan, I am always looking for more information on the play. I came across this amazing book in the public library in my town and was amazed at the detail. There was so much that I didn't already know, and I knew a lot. I wanted to keep on renewing the book and never give it back but a good friend of mine, who is also very adamant about Phantom, went searching for this book that I wouldn't shut up about and bought me a copy. I love it. It includes info on the opera house, Gaston Leroux(the author of the novel on which Andrew Lloyd Webber's play is based), the story behind the novel, Lon Chaney's film, other versions of the film and other plays, Andrew Lloyd Webber's version, and the Libretto. This is the most complete and well written book on the play I've come across. George Perry reveals the intricacies of the production from make-up to costumes to set to everything. I consider this a valuable part of my Phantom collection and I highly recommend it to anyone who likes this play or theater in general. It rocks!
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Summary: Wonderful!
Review: As a true "Phantom Phan", I was thrilled to discover such a detailed, informative, and exquisitely illustrated guide to the legacy of the Phantom. In no other work have I found such lovely pictures, such descriptive and vivid narration, and such a meticulous, well thought out layout. I highly recommend this work to any Phantom fan, as well as those looking for a thorough, highly entertaining introduction to The Phantom of the Opera. Enjoy~
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Summary: An excellent, in-depth look at this masterpiece musical!
Review: Being a Phantom "phan" for 2 years now, a friend suggested that I purchase this book when we stopped at the gift stand before a performance at the Fox Theatre in St. Louis. Everything I needed to know, including the history of the Paris Opera House, was included. The incredible photos and the breath-taking quotes, plus the extreme informational anaysis by George Perry makes this book the top in my collection. You couldn't ask for a better book about the top musical in the world today. Thank you.
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