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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: 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: 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: The Best Book I Have Ever Read
Review: Believe it or not, the first time I read this book was when I was 8 years old, and it has been my favorite book ever since. I've have read many great books that were hard to put down, but this was the only one I actually couldn't put down! Most people are only familiar with the play and the movie; I have seen Phantom of the Opera on broadway twice, but I still prefer the book. The book goes into so much more detail and reveals so many parts of the story that both the play and the movie leave out. If you are planing on seeing the play, I highly recommend that you read this first. If you already have seen it, or are never go to see it, I still highly recommend that you read this; it's great!
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Summary: everything about the phantom of the opera
Review: best, if you this musical, don't miss it
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Summary: Desire and Passionate
Review: Christine, a young singer in the Paris Grand Opera, is loved by Raoul DeChagny. The employees are terrified by stories of a weird Phantom who is supposed to inhabit the sub-cellars under the opera house. Guided by a strange and commanding voice that she hears from the walls, Christine finally achieves success as a singer. Then the mysterious voice summons her and she finds its owner is a huge man wearing a mask. He takes her to his hiding place and demands her love in payment. Tearing off his mask, she finds a horrible and grotesque monster. Due to her pleading, he allows her to sing once more and breaking her promise, she manages to communicate with Raoul, who plans to save her. The monster, who is the Phantom, learns of the plan and again kidnaps her. Raoul, aided by Ledoux of the secret police, seeks to rescue her, but they are trapped in fiendish ways by the Phantom, who has been identified as an insane musician and magician. The Phantom finally captures them but the brother of Buquet who was murdered by the Phantom leads a mob to the hiding place. The phantom realizes that love cant be snatched but won; releases Christine to her true love Raoul. This is an emotional moving read.
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Summary: History in a few short pages
Review: George Perry did an excellent job putting together the history of the Paris Opera house, Gaston Leroux, and the story of the Phantom. This book was an integral source in my review of the book and in depth analysis of Leroux's writing style and the novel itself. The vivid images are inspiring to poets and writers, and the full libretto is a nice touch in the rear of the book. I recommend this book for anyone seeking further information about the tale, the author, or the opera house.
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Summary: Awesome Book!
Review: I saw Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera on Broadway and I loved it and it is my favorite Broadway musical so I was very happy when my sister bought me The Complete Phantom of the Opera by George Perry for my birthday and it is fantastic and not only do you get details about the musical but there is also information about the original book by Gason Leroux, the movies and also the Paris Opera House that Gaston Leroux used as the setting for his book. This wonderful hardcover coffee table style book by George Perry also has a lot of excellent pictures including the unmasking scene and I highly recommend this book to Phantom of the Opera fans. BTW: I'm looking forward to seeing the theatrical movie and I hope it is good!
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