{"product_id":"9780762469482","title":"West Side Story","description":"Author: Richard Barrios\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780762469482\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Running Press\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 25 Aug 2020\u003cbr\u003ePages: 248 \u003cbr\u003eFormat: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA major hit on Broadway, on film \u003ci\u003eWEST SIDE STORY\u003c\/i\u003e became immortal-a movie different from anything that had come before, but this cinematic victory came at a price. In this engrossing volume, film historian Richard Barrios recounts how the drama and rivalries seen onscreen played out to equal intensity behind-the-scenes, while still achieving extraordinary artistic feats.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe making and impact of \u003ci\u003eWEST SIDE STORY\u003c\/i\u003e has so far been recounted only in vestiges. In the pages of this book, the backstage tale comes to life along with insight on what has made the film a favorite across six decades: its brilliant use of dance as staged by erstwhile co-director Jerome Robbins; a meaningful story, as set to Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim's soundtrack; the performances of a youthful ensemble cast featuring Natalie Wood, Rita Moreno, George Chakiris, and more; a film with Shakespearean roots (\u003ci\u003eRomeo and Juliet\u003c\/i\u003e) that is simultaneously timeless and current. \u003ci\u003eWEST SIDE STORY\u003c\/i\u003e was a triumph that appeared to be very much of its time; over the years it has shown itself to be eternal.","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46463796412574,"sku":"ADS-9780762469482","price":44.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9780762469482.jpg?v=1769925059","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9780762469482","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}