{"product_id":"defying-gravity-2nd-ed-279878","title":"Defying Gravity 2nd Ed","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom his writing of \u003ci\u003eGodspell\u003c\/i\u003e's score at age 23 through the making of the megahit musical \u003ci\u003eWicked\u003c\/i\u003e and beyond, \u003ci\u003eDefying Gravity: The Creative Career of Stephen Schwartz, from\u003c\/i\u003e Godspell \u003ci\u003eto\u003c\/i\u003e Wicked takes readers into the world of the legendary Broadway and film composer-lyricist. In this authorized biography, drawing from her interviews with Schwartz and his collaborators, author Carol de Giere focuses on the behind-the-scenes stories for Schwartz's hits and disappointing flops. Readers will find colorful anecdotes and insights for his licensed musicals \u003ci\u003eChildren of Eden\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePippin,\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eWorking\u003c\/i\u003e, and others. \u003ci\u003eDefying Gravity\u003c\/i\u003e also includes Hollywood stories, beginning with a new foreword by composer Alan Menken.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis updated and revised second edition delves into Stephen Schwartz's creative process for the new stage musicals \u003ci\u003eThe Hunchback of Notre Dame\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Prince of Egypt\u003c\/i\u003e, and other shows. It provides additional insights on Schwartz's early work with Leonard Bernstein and his more recent international work on \u003ci\u003eWicked\u003c\/i\u003e. It offers additional “Creative Notes” – a popular feature of the first edition – with comments from Schwartz about overcoming creative blocks, collaboration, and the artistic life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003ePublisher\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eApplause Books\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eBinding\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eSoftcover\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003ePages\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e512\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eISBN\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e9781540031464\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eStock code\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e279878\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn-store pickup available. Please allow 2–5 business days. We’ll notify you when your order is ready to collect.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Applause Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46353099292716,"sku":"PRINT-279878","price":69.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2970\/9956\/files\/defying-gravity-2nd-ed-279878.jpg?v=1791503988","url":"https:\/\/roycemusic.com.au\/products\/defying-gravity-2nd-ed-279878","provider":"roycemusic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}