- Paperback: 464 pages
- Publisher: Coronet; New Ed edition (19 Aug 1999)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0340654597
- ISBN-13: 978-0340654590
- Product Dimensions: 17.2 x 11.2 x 3.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 331,346 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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'His style is edgy and elegant, and makes for a memorable read' (The Sunday Times )
'Thoroughly engaging read by a thoroughly likeable chap' (Lynn Barber, Daily Telegraph )
'In ... Fascinating detail ... Rice describes the conception and birth pangs of ... Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Jesus Christ Superstar and Evita' (Mail on Sunday )
'Honest, engaging and witty' (What's On In London )
'An incredible and unique story' (Midweek )
'Tim has winning charm and wit' (Sunday Herald - Glasgow )
'Funny, revealing and entertaining. It's Rice on Rice, proving yet again how good he is at making stories come alive' (Birmingham Post )
'Thoroughly engaging read by a thoroughly likeable chap' (Lynn Barber, Daily Telegraph )
'In ... Fascinating detail ... Rice describes the conception and birth pangs of ... Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Jesus Christ Superstar and Evita' (Mail on Sunday )
'Honest, engaging and witty' (What's On In London )
'An incredible and unique story' (Midweek )
'Tim has winning charm and wit' (Sunday Herald - Glasgow )
'Funny, revealing and entertaining. It's Rice on Rice, proving yet again how good he is at making stories come alive' (Birmingham Post )
Review
'His style is edgy and elegant, and makes for a memorable read' -- The Sunday Times 'Thoroughly engaging read by a thoroughly likeable chap' -- Lynn Barber, Daily Telegraph 'In ... Fascinating detail ... Rice describes the conception and birth pangs of ... Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Jesus Christ Superstar and Evita' -- Mail on Sunday 'Honest, engaging and witty' -- What's On In London 'An incredible and unique story' -- Midweek 'Tim has winning charm and wit' -- Sunday Herald - Glasgow 'Funny, revealing and entertaining. It's Rice on Rice, proving yet again how good he is at making stories come alive' -- Birmingham Post
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Tim Rice has written a really great book. He tells the story of his life, up to the opening of Evita. His style is charming and witty, making this book a funny though fascinating read.
I only wish I knew when the second volume was due, I will certainly be buying it.
I only wish I knew when the second volume was due, I will certainly be buying it.
I recommend this book highly!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Tim Rice has proved to be quite inteligent all his life. And so, the history of his life is, of course, a very inteligent book. To me, as a superfan of Jesus Christ Superstar and Evita, it has been very thrilling to learn things about the making of these works. And I also found very moving to see that in some aspects, Rice feels the same as I do. (For example, his favourite verse in JCS was my favourite too: "To conquer death you only have to die"). I laughed, I was surprised, I was shocked and it left me wanting more. You must read it.
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Like drinking tea with a friend!
7 April 2012
Format:Paperback
It's been a while since I read this book but since no one else has reviewed it I thought I'd help out anyone considering buying it.
This really is a great autobiography. Tim Rice delivers a witty, engaging, and surprisingly insightful look at musical theatre in general and his experiences in particular. Even though it's been a few years since I've even touched it, many of the lines and quips in this book have stayed with me and they have certainly enhanced my enjoyment of his early musicals (Joseph, Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita). This book is rather like listening to an old, likable friend telling you amusing stories from his life, and perhaps throwing you a pearl of wisdom every now and then.
The book begins with Rice's childhood and ends with the opening of Evita on the West End. I've heard rumors that he's working on a sequel book to continue the story from there and I honestly can't wait!
Barring some inexplicable market-forces that would make this book some sort of collectible, I expect that it will continue to be dirt cheap from the time I'm writing this review to the time you're reading it...so shell out the few pennies and buy yourself a fun read!
This really is a great autobiography. Tim Rice delivers a witty, engaging, and surprisingly insightful look at musical theatre in general and his experiences in particular. Even though it's been a few years since I've even touched it, many of the lines and quips in this book have stayed with me and they have certainly enhanced my enjoyment of his early musicals (Joseph, Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita). This book is rather like listening to an old, likable friend telling you amusing stories from his life, and perhaps throwing you a pearl of wisdom every now and then.
The book begins with Rice's childhood and ends with the opening of Evita on the West End. I've heard rumors that he's working on a sequel book to continue the story from there and I honestly can't wait!
Barring some inexplicable market-forces that would make this book some sort of collectible, I expect that it will continue to be dirt cheap from the time I'm writing this review to the time you're reading it...so shell out the few pennies and buy yourself a fun read!
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