{"product_id":"west-side-story-9780762469468","title":"West Side Story","description":"\u003cb\u003eA captivating, richly illustrated full account of the making of the ground-breaking movie classic \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eWest Side Story\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e (1961).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA major hit on Broadway, on film \u003ci\u003eWest Side Story\u003c\/i\u003e became immortal-a movie different from anything that had come before, but this cinematic victory came at a price. In this engrossing volume, film historian Richard Barrios recounts how the drama and rivalries seen onscreen played out to equal intensity behind-the-scenes, while still achieving extraordinary artistic feats.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe making and impact of \u003ci\u003eWest Side Story\u003c\/i\u003e has so far been recounted only in vestiges. In the pages of this book, the backstage tale comes to life along with insight on what has made the film a favorite across six decades: its brilliant use of dance as staged by erstwhile co-director Jerome Robbins; a meaningful story, as set to Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim's soundtrack; the performances of a youthful ensemble cast featuring Natalie Wood, Rita Moreno, George Chakiris, and more; a film with Shakespearean roots (\u003ci\u003eRomeo and Juliet\u003c\/i\u003e) that is simultaneously timeless and current. \u003ci\u003eWest Side Story\u003c\/i\u003e was a triumph that appeared to be very much of its time; over the years it has shown itself to be eternal.","brand":"Running Press Adult","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67872101171378,"sku":"9780762469468","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0536\/7418\/0786\/files\/9780762469468.jpg?v=1793639093","url":"https:\/\/shop.hachettebookgroup.com\/products\/west-side-story-9780762469468","provider":"Hachette Book Group","version":"1.0","type":"link"}