On Broadway: From Rent to Revolution by Drew Hodges (English) Hardcover Book

Description: On Broadway: From Rent to Revolution by Drew Hodges A visual and oral history of the past twenty years of theater, On Broadway pulls back the curtain to reveal the creative process involved in bringing a Broadway show to the stage and into the public consciousness through the words of Broadways most famous personalities and the art of SpotCo. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description On Broadway is not only filled with never-before-heard backstage stories of 20 years of theatrical productions, its also the first illustrated book to look at Broadway - and New York - through the eyes of SpotCo, the graphic designers who shine city (and nation)-wide spotlights on the Great White Way. An oral history homage to New York, theater-going, and the creative process, from the actors, actresses, and behind-the scenes people who put on a show, it is filled with so many never-before seen photographs, posters, and ephemera that readers will feel that they are front row-center to the behind-the-curtain process (and drama) involved in creating a hit show. Filled with more stars, images, and remembrances than an opening night party at Sardis, On Broadway shines a spotlight on the last 20 years of hits, from the innovative and unforgettable campaign for Jonathan Larsons Rent, up through and including Broadways latest success, Lin-Manuel Mirandas Hamilton. Readers will be ushered to their front-row-center seat to witness the creativity and creative process involved in bringing Broadways brightest off the stage and into the public. Author Biography Drew Hodges is the founder of SpotCo, the revolutionary design company responsible for such iconic campaigns as Rent and Chicago. David Sedaris is the internationally renowned author of books including Naked, Me Talk Pretty One Day, Lets Explore Diabetes With Owls and others. He is also a frequent (and beloved) contributor to National Public Radio and the New Yorker. Scott Rudin is a pre-eminent producer, and one of the few people to have won an Emmy, an Oscar, a Tony, and a Grammy. His producing credits include: No Country for Old Men (film), The Social Network (film), Doubt (film & play), Closer (film & play), The Book of Mormon (musical & forthcoming film), The History Boys (film & play), Fences (play), and many others. Review "The secrets of Broadway theatre are laid bare in this lush coffee-table book . . . As titles pop and colors snap on the page, its like looking at a behind-the-scene history of the Broadway scene. This is a delight for theatre lovers and anyone interested in the artistic design process itself." -PUBLISHERS WEEKLY "[On Broadway] is a revelation. One of the best Ive ever seen on our passion - the theatre. Elegant, insightful, personal, and just plain gorgeous."-JOEL GREY "Peek behind the curtains at some of the most colorful - and brilliant - marketing razzle-dazzle to ever light up the New York nighttime sky in Drew Hodges On Broadway: From Rent to Revolution, a lovely coffee-table book bursting with color, overflowing with photos and packed with stars, and all about bringing Broadways biggest shows to life in the past 20 years." -PARADE MAGAZINE "Filled with more stars and backstage stories than an opening night party at Sardis, On Broadway: From Rent to Revolution shines a spotlight on the last 20 years of hits!" -ART DAILY "A full-service extravaganza of a coffee-table book that reveals how Broadway has changed the cultural conversation. Brimming with insider dish from on- and offstage talent, On Broadway unveils a treasure trove of previously unseen posters and provocative promotional campaigns, a delightful what-if of alternate realities for now-iconic shows. Its behind-the-scenes anecdotes and strategies give fascinating insights into how the some of Broadways most intriguing projects unfolded, and the twists and turns beloved and controversial shows took on their path to (mostly) success."-THE HUFFINGTON POST "On Broadway is a fascinating history of Broadway theatre. Drew Hodges has done a wonderful job of collecting hundreds of posters and ads as well as memories in one place to build the story of Broadway. . . The book is so beautifully manufactured with hundreds of stunning photographs that its a pleasure to hold it in your hands." -THE WASHINGTON BOOK REVIEW "For many people, name a show and the first image that pops to mind is the poster. On Broadway turns the creation of those posters into a thumbnail sketch of the Great White Way for the past two decades. Its a reminder that working in the theater can mean a lot more than just performing on stage - anyone with a passion for theater can find a role theyre suited for, from being the suit (legal representation) to an artist that captures the spirit of a show in a poster." -StageNotes.net "Drew Hodgess visual and oral history of Broadways best productions is a must-have for musical-theater geeks. Illustrated with posters and Playbill artwork (2004s La Cage aux Folles is a highlight), [On Broadway is] an insightful peek into the staging of the unforgettable - and forgotten - shows of the past two decades." -OUT.com "A perfect addition to the coffee table of every theater lover, [On Broadway] is full of photographs, posters, concept drawings and personal anecdotes from stars of the stage. SpotCo, the ad agency responsible for promoting many of the biggest theatrical campaigns of the past two decades, offers an intimate glimpse into the design process that captures the spirit of a show and captivates theatergoers."-M&V Magazine "On Broadway: From Rent to Revolution is more than a picture book for your coffee table. Written by Drew Hodges, the founder of Broadway advertising agency SpotCo - the place that works tirelessly to translate the meaning of a show to theatregoers looking to buy tickets - the tome takes readers through 20 years of theatre (in show posters)." -Playbill.com "The creators of artwork used to promote Broadway shows are often unheralded, even though they create images that forever endear audiences to their respective productions. Now, with the publication of this lush coffee table book by design firm founder Drew Hodges, these creators finally get their due. On Broadway: From Rent to Revolution traces the last 20 years of Broadway through interviews, photos, and art - highlighting the visuals behind hits from Chicago to Kinky Boots to Hamilton."-METROSOURCE Review Quote "The secrets of Broadway theatre are laid bare in this lush coffee-table book . . . As titles pop and colors snap on the page, its like looking at a behind-the-scene history of the Broadway scene. This is a delight for theatre lovers and anyone interested in the artistic design process itself ." Details ISBN0847848248 Author Drew Hodges Short Title ON BROADWAY Pages 224 Publisher Rizzoli International Publications Language English ISBN-10 0847848248 ISBN-13 9780847848249 Media Book Format Hardcover Imprint Rizzoli International Publications Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States DEWEY 709.73 Subtitle From Rent to Revolution Year 2016 Audience General/Trade UK Release Date 2016-04-26 Publication Date 2016-04-26 Illustrations 100 COLOR & B/W ILLUSTRATIONS NZ Release Date 2016-04-26 US Release Date 2016-04-26 AU Release Date 2016-01-31 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:142001227;

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