Barron's Crash Course Series each contains more than 400 photos and illustrations that accompany a clear, concise overview of the book's title subject. Many illustrations are in full color and include... This description may be from another edition of this product.
This book is a great source to generate interest in Musical history. Great illustrations and side notes make it easy reading for middle and high school students. A great beginning for research as well. This book contains interesting facts to tease people in to looking into books for more depth in the development of this form of theatre.
A good, inexpensive overview
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
Rudiger Bering presents a serviceable overview of musicals. The book presents the facts with few insights, but insights are not promised in the title, and the facts seem to be in order. The format is attractive for such an inexpensive book, and it's a quick read. Main liabilities: don't forget your magnifying lens, since many of the photographs are postage-stamp size. Allowances must also be made for modestly superfluous photographs and text regarding the German musical theater scene, since the book is a translation of a German original. If you're looking for an inexpensive introduction to musicals, this is a good one.
ThriftBooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. We personally assess every book's quality and offer rare, out-of-print treasures. We deliver the joy of reading in recyclable packaging with free standard shipping on US orders over $15. ThriftBooks.com. Read more. Spend less.