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Product Description: An exhaustive reference volume to the thousands of songs, songwriters and performers in 1,460 American and British films (musical and nonmusical) since the advent of the talkie in 1928. Listed alphabetically by film title, each entry provides full production information on the movie, including the country of origin, year of release, running time, director, musical director, musical score, studio, producer, orchestra or bands featured, music backup, vocalist, (dubber who sang on the soundtrack), and performers...read more
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9780899507644 | McFarland & Co Inc Pub, August 1, 1993, cover price $49.95

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9780786467211 | Reprint edition (McFarland & Co Inc Pub, September 28, 2011), cover price $30.00 | About this edition: An exhaustive reference volume to the thousands of songs, songwriters and performers in 1,460 American and British films (musical and nonmusical) since the advent of the talkie in 1928.

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Compiled from the author's own enormous collection and years of research, this book lists approximately 6,200 films and the music that was a part of them. Each entry gives the movie title, studio, year of release, stars, songs sung during the film (over 15,000 throughout the book), composers and/or lyricists, and a brief description of the album cover. This book is a necessity for sheet music collectors, musicians, historians and the general public who are interested in a greater knowledge of film music.
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9780899505695 | McFarland & Co Inc Pub, November 1, 1991, cover price $85.00 | About this edition: Compiled from the author's own enormous collection and years of research, this book lists approximately 6,200 films and the music that was a part of them.

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9780786467716, titled "Cinema Sheet Music: A Comprehensive Listing of Published Film Music from Squaw Man (1914) to Batman (1989)" | Reprint edition (McFarland & Co Inc Pub, January 30, 2012), cover price $50.00

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Product Description: Alice Faye's sweet demeanor, sultry glances, and velvety voice were her signatures. Her haunting rendition of "You'll Never Know" has never been surpassed by any other singer. Fans adored her in such films as Alexander's Ragtime Band, Rose of Washington Square, Tin Pan Alley, and Hello, Frisco, Hello...read more
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9781578062102 | Univ Pr of Mississippi, October 1, 2002, cover price $30.00 | About this edition: A first-ever biography of the popular, sultry singer and actress who graced such films as Alexander's Ragtime Band and Tinpan Alley, among many others.

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9781604739794 | Univ Pr of Mississippi, March 1, 2011, cover price $25.00 | About this edition: Alice Faye's sweet demeanor, sultry glances, and velvety voice were her signatures.

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Product Description: One of the best–loved Spanish novels of all time, The Three–Cornered Hat is a hilarious tale of lust, intrigue, and corruption set in 18th–century Andalusia. The musical compositions inspired by this masterpiece have become staples of both the ballet and orchestral repertoires...read more
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9780848809034 | Amereon Ltd, December 1, 1994, cover price $23.95

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9781843910800, titled "The Three-Cornered Hat" | Hesperus Pr, July 1, 2004, cover price $13.00 | About this edition: One of the best–loved Spanish novels of all time, The Three–Cornered Hat is a hilarious tale of lust, intrigue, and corruption set in 18th–century Andalusia.
9780460876148, titled "The Three-Cornered Hat" | Everyman, April 6, 1995, cover price $7.95 | About this edition: Each book in the "Everyman" series has been re-set with wide margins and easy-to-read type and includes a themed introduction, chronology of life and times of the author, plot summary, annotated reading list and critical response.
9780812002072 | Barrons Educational Series Inc, June 1, 1958, cover price $3.95 | About this edition: Each book in the "Everyman" series has been re-set with wide margins and easy-to-read type and includes a themed introduction, chronology of life and times of the author, plot summary, annotated reading list and critical response.

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Product Description: This book explores the way in which Schubert revolutionised the Lied, transforming folk song into art song through the mixture of dramatic and lyrical vocal genres. By introducing dramatic poetry and musical traits within solo song settings, he turned the Lied into a highly expressive musical medium capable of conveying the complexities and nuances of the new Romantic poetry...read more
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9780521418201 | Cambridge Univ Pr, October 1, 1993, cover price $67.99 | About this edition: This book explores the way in which Schubert revolutionised the Lied, transforming folk song into art song through the mixture of dramatic and lyrical vocal genres.

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9780521107198 | 1 edition (Cambridge Univ Pr, April 2, 2009), cover price $33.00 | About this edition: This book explores the way in which Schubert revolutionised the Lied, transforming folk song into art song through the mixture of dramatic and lyrical vocal genres.

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Product Description: Learn the most popular Broadway songs, the Dummies way! Provides piano arrangements, lyrics, guitar chords and performance notes for 47 theatre favorites: All I Ask of You * Always Look on the Bright Side of Life * Cabaret * Camelot * Don't Cry for Me Argentina * Hello, Dolly! * I Could Write a Book * Mamma Mia * Memory * Popular * Seasons of Love * The Sound of Music * Sunrise, Sunset * Tomorrow * more...read more
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9781423423386 | Hal Leonard Corp, October 1, 2008, cover price $19.95 | About this edition: Learn the most popular Broadway songs, the Dummies way!

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Product Description: The long-awaited update of this acclaimed, best-selling title. The most comprehensive and widely used Broadway reference book has been expanded and updated to include more than 300 of the most important and memorable productions of the American musical theatre, including revivals...read more
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9781557837363, titled "Broadway Musicals, Show By Show" | 6 edition (Applause Theatre & Cinema Books, December 1, 2008), cover price $18.99 | About this edition: The long-awaited update of this acclaimed, best-selling title.
9780634082252 | 6 rev upd edition (Hal Leonard Corp, February 1, 2008), cover price $17.95
9780793577507 | 5th edition (Hal Leonard Corp, November 1, 1997), cover price $16.95 | About this edition: The most comprehensive and widely used Broadway reference book has been expanded and updated to include more than 300 of the most important and memorable productions of the American musical theatre.

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Product Description: Directors and the New Musical Drama offers a fresh perspective on the dramatic shifts in musical theatre in the 1980s and 90s. Miranda Lundskaer-Nielsen explores the cultural differences between British and American musicals, examines their critical reception, and demonstrates the crucial role of British and American directors in developing musical dramas that have initiated change in the parameters of this popular art form...read more
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9780230601291 | Palgrave Macmillan, April 15, 2008, cover price $89.00 | About this edition: Directors and the New Musical Drama offers a fresh perspective on the dramatic shifts in musical theatre in the 1980s and 90s.

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Product Description: This is the first book-length consideration of music in British films to appear in sixty years. During the 1930s, British-made musicals were the most popular films seen by British audiences while British film music produced some outstanding pieces that became concert hall classics...read more
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9781403996732 | Palgrave Macmillan, September 18, 2007, cover price $100.00 | About this edition: This is the first book-length consideration of music in British films to appear in sixty years.

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A richly illustration of the life work of one of the twentieth century's most gifted lyricists showcases some 186 of Harburg's most memorable song lyrics, including 'Over the Rainbow,' 'Brother Can You Spare a Dime,' 'April in Paris,' 'Thrill Me,' 'I Like the Likes of You,' and other notable works, all accompanied by thirty songs on CD.
By John Lahr (editor)
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9781585674237 | Overlook Pr, December 30, 2007, cover price $60.00 | About this edition: A richly illustration of the life work of one of the twentieth century's most gifted lyricists showcases some 186 of Harburg's most memorable song lyrics, including 'Over the Rainbow,' 'Brother Can You Spare a Dime,' 'April in Paris,' 'Thrill Me,' 'I Like the Likes of You,' and other notable works, all accompanied by thirty songs on CD.

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Collects concert memories from poets, songwriters, biographers, novelists, and cultural critics, describing their experiences of seeing such artists as Miles Davis, Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Bill Evans, and Queen.
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9780306815089 | Da Capo Pr, January 1, 2007, cover price $16.95 | About this edition: Collects concert memories from poets, songwriters, biographers, novelists, and cultural critics, describing their experiences of seeing such artists as Miles Davis, Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Bill Evans, and Queen.

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By Mark Phillips (editor)
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9781575608815 | Pap/com edition (Cherry Lane Music, July 24, 2006), cover price $17.95

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9781575608822 | Pap/com edition (Cherry Lane Music, July 12, 2006), cover price $17.95

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Product Description: With this book, the many wonderful musicals that played the small theaters and cabarets of Off Broadway are finally given the spotlight they deserve. Little Musicals for Little Theatres is a comprehensive reference guide to over 150 small musicals that an
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9780879103217 | Limelight Editions, March 31, 2006, cover price $17.95 | About this edition: With this book, the many wonderful musicals that played the small theaters and cabarets of Off Broadway are finally given the spotlight they deserve.

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Product Description: 43 titles: Across the Stars (Star Wars®: Episode II Attack of the Clones) * Al Otro Lado del Rio (The Motorcycle Diaries) * Battle of the Heroes (Star Wars®: Episode III Revenge of the Sith) * Believer (Be Cool) * Gollum's Song (The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers) * Hero (Spider-Man) * The Notebook (Main Theme) * Mystic River Theme (Mystic River) * Star Wars (Main Theme) * Themes from Batman Forever * Window to the Past (Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban) ,and many more...read more
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9780757940828 | Warner Bros Pubns, April 8, 2005, cover price $16.95 | About this edition: 43 titles: Across the Stars (Star Wars®: Episode II Attack of the Clones) * Al Otro Lado del Rio (The Motorcycle Diaries) * Battle of the Heroes (Star Wars®: Episode III Revenge of the Sith) * Believer (Be Cool) * Gollum's Song (The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers) * Hero (Spider-Man) * The Notebook (Main Theme) * Mystic River Theme (Mystic River) * Star Wars (Main Theme) * Themes from Batman Forever * Window to the Past (Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban) ,and many more.

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Product Description: In 1971, college student Ted Chapin found himself front row center as a production assistant at the creation of one of the greatest Broadway musicals, Follies. Needing college credit to graduate on time, he kept a journal of everything he saw and h
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9780375413285 | Alfred a Knopf Inc, September 1, 2003, cover price $30.00 | About this edition: The author provides a behind-the-curtains look at the 1971 production of the musical, 'Follies,' drawing from his own journal to chronicle the daily activities of the entire creative staff.

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9781557836533 | Applause Theatre & Cinema Books, April 1, 2005, cover price $22.99 | About this edition: In 1971, college student Ted Chapin found himself front row center as a production assistant at the creation of one of the greatest Broadway musicals, Follies.

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Product Description: One of the most successful musicals of all time, Andrew Lloyd Webber?s The Phantom of the Opera has been running for nearly twenty years on Broadway and on the West End. It has delighted over 100 million people in 22 countries and is now a major feature film...read more
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9781862056916 | Pavilion, November 30, 2004, cover price $25.00 | About this edition: One of the most successful musicals of all time, Andrew Lloyd Webber?

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Product Description: A companion to the six-part PBS documentary series, Broadway: The American Musical is the first comprehensive history of the musical, from its roots at the turn of the 20th century through the smashing successes of the new millennium...read more
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9780821229057 | Bulfinch Pr, October 13, 2004, cover price $65.00 | About this edition: Presents a history of the Broadway musical theater, including summaries of the shows, photographs of the stars, posters, sheet music, production stills, and essays by theater luminaries.
9789990082715 | Little Brown & Co, October 13, 2004, cover price $0.02

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9781423491033 | Upd rev edition (Applause Theatre & Cinema Books, May 1, 2010), cover price $35.00 | About this edition: A companion to the six-part PBS documentary series, Broadway: The American Musical is the first comprehensive history of the musical, from its roots at the turn of the 20th century through the smashing successes of the new millennium.

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Product Description: Composer John Kander and lyricist Fred Ebb are the longest-running song-writing partnership in Broadway history, having first joined forces in 1962. The creators of such groundbreaking musicals as Chicago, Cabaret, and Kiss of the Spider Woman, Kander and Ebb have helped to push American musical theater in a more daring direction, both musically and dramatically...read more
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9780571211692 | Faber & Faber, October 1, 2004, cover price $20.00 | About this edition: Composer John Kander and lyricist Fred Ebb are the longest-running song-writing partnership in Broadway history, having first joined forces in 1962.

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Product Description: Ethan Mordden's new entry in his history of the Broadway musical looks at an era that brought us not only the gritty reality of "A Chorus Line" and the brilliantly bittersweet works of Stephen Sondheim, but also the nostalgic crowd-pleasers "No, No, Nanette" and "Annie...read more
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9780312239534 | 1 edition (Palgrave Macmillan, June 1, 2003), cover price $27.95 | About this edition: The author takes readers on a tour of the 1970s, from Sondheim to off-Broadway musicals to musical comedy.

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9781403965394 | Palgrave Macmillan, June 1, 2004, cover price $16.95 | About this edition: Ethan Mordden's new entry in his history of the Broadway musical looks at an era that brought us not only the gritty reality of "A Chorus Line" and the brilliantly bittersweet works of Stephen Sondheim, but also the nostalgic crowd-pleasers "No, No, Nanette" and "Annie.

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Product Description: A remarkable work that recovers the songs Shakespeare's audiences actually heard and brings them to life through performance.Shakespeare lovers have long lamented that so few songs in his plays survive with original music; of about sixty song lyrics, only a handful have come down to us with musical settings...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)
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9780393058895 | Har/com edition (W W Norton & Co Inc, April 1, 2004), cover price $39.95 | About this edition: A remarkable work that recovers the songs Shakespeare's audiences actually heard and brings them to life through performance.

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9781861266279 | Crowood Pr, March 1, 2004, cover price $35.00

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Product Description: Play rich piano solo arrangements of 20 Broadway favorites! Includes: All I Ask of You * And All That Jazz * Can You Feel the Love Tonight * Edelweiss * The Impossible Dream * Memory * On My Own * Put On a Happy Face * Seasons of Love * Some Enchanted Evening * Summer Nights * Tomorrow * Unexpected Song * and more...read more
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9780634064234 | Hal Leonard Corp, March 1, 2004, cover price $12.95 | About this edition: Play rich piano solo arrangements of 20 Broadway favorites!

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Product Description: On the Track offers a comprehensive guide to scoring for film and television. Covering all styles and genres, the authors, both noted film composers, cover everything from the nuts-and-bolts of timing, cuing, and recording through balancing the composer's aesthetic vision with the needs of the film itself...read more
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9780415941358 | 2 edition (Routledge, February 1, 2004), cover price $120.00 | About this edition: On the Track offers a comprehensive guide to scoring for film and television.
9780028733104 | Schirmer Books, January 1, 1990, cover price $85.95 | About this edition: On the Track offers a comprehensive guide to scoring for film and television.

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9780415941365 | 2 edition (Routledge, February 1, 2004), cover price $82.95 | About this edition: On the Track offers a comprehensive guide to scoring for film and television.

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The composer-lyricist team for such musicals as Chicago and Cabaret discusses their partnership, contributions to the stage world, impact on the careers of starring performers, and their witness to the American musical theater of the late twentieth century. 15,000 first printing.
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9780571211333 | 1 edition (Faber & Faber, November 1, 2003), cover price $23.00 | About this edition: The composer-lyricist team for such musicals as Chicago and Cabaret discusses their partnership, contributions to the stage world, impact on the careers of starring performers, and their witness to the American musical theater of the late twentieth century.

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