The incredible evolution of Victor Hugo's 1862 novel Les Misérables from legendary musical to big screen success is the centerpiece of the newly released book Les Misérables: From Stage to Screen (Applause Books), by Benedict Nightingale and Martyn Palmer. This coffee table effort features many "Easter Eggs" that can found throughout its nearly 100 pages, including posters, call sheets, program extracts, invitations and much more. In other words, the book is an excellent gift idea for any Les Misérables fan.
It may be difficult to imagine the troubled early beginnings of the ever popular musical Les Misérables, which was brought to life by original producer and longtime champion Cameron Mackintosh and has been part of the pop culture landscape for the past three decades, but there were many early roadblocks to its success that are examined by theater critic Benedict Nightingale and film journalist Martyn Palmer. The bulk of the 20 chapters are dedicated to the beloved musical which has become a worldwide phenomena, with additional chapters focusing on the film version, the enduring popularity of the musical version and the life of author Victor Hugo. Each chapter contains full color pictures and illustrations that document the long and successful journey of Les Misérables.
The beloved characters, including Jean Valjean and Inspector Javier, receive their own chapters, while the rest of the significant characters, including Fantine, are featured in another. Like the musical, the movie, led by Tom Hooper, had its share of difficulties and those are examined in the latter part of the book. In addition, the music of Les Misérables is integral to its success and is spoken about extensively throughout this effort. Les Misérables: From Stage to Screen also features a Foreword by Cameron Mackintosh, high quality front and back covers and, of course, creative removable facsimiles that are sure to please fans of the the unique, enduring and much lauded Les Misérables.
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