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Stephen Sondheim returns with the second volume of his collected lyrics, giving us another remarkable glimpse into his life's work, and into his life
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As he did in the acclaimed Finishing the Hat, Sondheim richly annotates his lyrics with personal and theatre history, discussions of his collaborations, and exacting, charming dissections of his work-both the successes and the failures. Picking up where he left off in Finishing the Hat, he gives us all the lyrics, along with cutouts and early drafts, to the Pulitzer Prize-winning Sunday in the Park with George, as well as Into the Woods, Assassins, and Passion. Here too is an in-depth look at Wise Guys, subsequently transformed into Bounce, and eventually into Road Show. And we are treated to chapters on his work for television and film and his "orphan songs," culled from parodies and special occasions over the years.
Filled with behind-the-scenes photographs and illustrations from original manuscripts, and with the same elegant design as the earlier book, Look, I Made A Hat will be devoured by Sondheim's passionate fans today and for years to come.
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7 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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Actually, the 'Sunday in the Park With George' poster was my first introduction to Sondeim, whilst working as a pizza boy in New York. I used to walk past it on the way to Godfather's pizza in Times Square. Never heard of him til then. The poster really caught the eye and although, sadly, I didn't have the money to see the show, I did eventually buy a cassette. I still have it today. Also, more recently, the DVD, which I watched with my daughter, back in London some twenty years or so later.
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'Look, I Made a Hat' is as wonderful a book as the first volume. It is a pleasure, as a reader, to be in Sondheim's company and confidences. He is adept at sounding as if he is directly speaking with you, not as common a skill in writers as might be imagined. If you are interested in the thoughts and processes behind the shows it is engrossing. I felt somewhat like a young boy, making a rare visit to a favourite uncle, hanging on every word and precious opinion. Some critics have argued with Sondheim's essay on theatrical criticism and his views of other musical writers, but it's not necessary to agree with every opinion here to enjoy the book. Sondheim makes clear the openly subjective approach to the book in the extended title.
Another criticism I've read is that he is focused more on the inspiration behind the lyrics rather than the musicality. Perhaps, but I am happy to take this book for what it is rather than what it isn't. I would vote it one of the books of the year and warmly recommend buying it.
As with the first volume, the pleasure is to dip into it, tempting as it is to take a couple of days off work and read the whole lot. So far I've read through the Sunday in the Park with George, Into the Woods and Road Show sections. Enjoyable as the recent Menier Factory production of Road Show was, the songs never stayed with me. As a read , though, the chapter on the show's development was very interesting.
I also had to look up Dick Tracy, one of the few comic-based films I have ever enjoyed. Sondheim writes about Madonna singing 'Sooner Or Later'(a beautiful song) : ' I thought it might be chance to make a hit record'. Alas! Not. It did, however, bring an unfamiliar burst of passion from the pop singer. It's one of the many admirable qualities of Sondheim's songs.
Finally, as I mentioned in the first paragraph my daughter, I have to say it's quite fun reading / singing some of the lyrics aloud as bed time story material with a child. 'Agony' a particular favourite of ours.
But you want to know about the book!
'Look, I Made a Hat' is as wonderful a book as the first volume. It is a pleasure, as a reader, to be in Sondheim's company and confidences. He is adept at sounding as if he is directly speaking with you, not as common a skill in writers as might be imagined. If you are interested in the thoughts and processes behind the shows it is engrossing. I felt somewhat like a young boy, making a rare visit to a favourite uncle, hanging on every word and precious opinion. Some critics have argued with Sondheim's essay on theatrical criticism and his views of other musical writers, but it's not necessary to agree with every opinion here to enjoy the book. Sondheim makes clear the openly subjective approach to the book in the extended title.
Another criticism I've read is that he is focused more on the inspiration behind the lyrics rather than the musicality. Perhaps, but I am happy to take this book for what it is rather than what it isn't. I would vote it one of the books of the year and warmly recommend buying it.
As with the first volume, the pleasure is to dip into it, tempting as it is to take a couple of days off work and read the whole lot. So far I've read through the Sunday in the Park with George, Into the Woods and Road Show sections. Enjoyable as the recent Menier Factory production of Road Show was, the songs never stayed with me. As a read , though, the chapter on the show's development was very interesting.
I also had to look up Dick Tracy, one of the few comic-based films I have ever enjoyed. Sondheim writes about Madonna singing 'Sooner Or Later'(a beautiful song) : ' I thought it might be chance to make a hit record'. Alas! Not. It did, however, bring an unfamiliar burst of passion from the pop singer. It's one of the many admirable qualities of Sondheim's songs.
Finally, as I mentioned in the first paragraph my daughter, I have to say it's quite fun reading / singing some of the lyrics aloud as bed time story material with a child. 'Agony' a particular favourite of ours.
4 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
So happy to get the UK editions of both the Somdheim books. So superior to the American editions. From a better cover to larger typeset to quality paper. I've told everyone I know to order these editions.
3 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
What more can one say,the man is a genius with words and music.The book is thoroughly entertaining. It will never tire.
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Another indispensable collection of lyrics and prose
It started when I found a serious factual error in Sondheim's first volume of lyrics, Finishing The Hat. Read more
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