| Title | : | Hairspray |
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| ISBN | : | 1933784385 |
| ISBN-10 | : | 9781933784380 |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages | : | 160 |
| Publication | : | First published July 2, 2007 |
This lavish companion book celebrates the singular phenomenon that is Hairspray, and the supremely talented cast and crew who brought this new incarnation to life. Features about the cast, locations, sets, and costumes give readers an intimate look behind the scenes. Here are profiles of Hairspray's extraordinary actors, all of whom do their own singing and dancing in the film. John Travolta stars in a career-bending twist as Edna Turnblad, the role created by the late Divine. The dream cast also includes Queen Latifah (Motormouth Maybelle), Michelle Pfeiffer (Velma Von Tussle), and Christopher Walken (Wilbur Turnblad) as well as rising young stars led by new talent Nikki Blonsky as Tracy.
Hairspray captures the spirit of a time when everything was changing, in music and in society. This special volume captures the essence of the film's creative achievement with more than 200 vivid production photographs and first-person contributions by Waters, director Shankman (Bringing Down the House), and producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron. From casting and scripting to rehearsing, shooting scenes and recording the music--it's all explored and depicted in a unique collector's edition.
Features:
Film poster and postcards
Booklets that highlight various behind-the-scenes production details
Character profiles including a tip-in "45 RPM single," key facts and Hairspray trivia printed on the facsimile record's sleeve
Hairspray Reviews
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As a fan of movie companion books who always buy them whenever I'm obsessed with a certain movie, I can honestly say that this book is among the best among its kind that's ever been published.
Yes, this is a book that's clearly designed for fans of the Hairspray movie musical directed by Adam Shankman, but the book is so much more than that. Not only does it talk about the evolution of Hairspray from cult film to stage musical and finally to a movie musical (the foreword by John Waters is a lovely read), it also gives us references of the things mentioned in the movie (the John Glenn mention, which Edna uttered in one of the scenes, is explained; dances of the sixties revealed; the history of segregation addressed, etc.) Its stylish design and gorgeous photographs are candies to the eyes. Tidbits like faux TV posters, stickers and envelopes become Easter eggs that you can try to spot and play around with.
It's a coffee table book that is as fun as the film that it represents. No matter how many times you revisit the book, just like either one of the Hairspray movies and musical, you will never get bored. It's only fitting that a sensational pop culture phenomenon like Hairspray gets a tribute in the print format such as this one. -
And now I want to watch Hairspray. And Grease, which is more or less a normal Saturday night for me.
Fun book; but it could have used a double check in editing. They refer to Link Larkin as Link Larson at one point. And I'm not completely sure where some of the quotes came from, either the original or the show, but it's not this movie.
Other than that it was great getting the back story of the making of the movie and I loved the pictures. -
I loved it!
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Excellent chronicle of the movie's creation. A must for any filmmaker who wants to know how to make a successful movie musical.
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