Linmanuel mirandas groundbreaking musical hamilton is as revolutionary as its subject, the poor kid from the caribbean who fought the british, defended the constitution, and helped to found the united states. The revolution hardcover,the groundbreaking musical hamilton is as revolutionary as its subject, the poor kid from the caribbean who helped to found the united states. The revolution is an insiders look at the grammy and pulitzer prizewinning hiphop musical stage biography of american founding father, al. Behind the revolution of broadway hit hamilton duration. Alexander hamilton was born into obscurity in the british west indies, but made his reputation during the revolutionary war and became one of americas most influential founding fathers. New information presents a littleknown and underpublished aspect of hamiltons life. Linmanuel mirandas groundbreaking musical hamilton is as revolutionary as its subject, the poor. Hamilton the broadway musical is now a dazzling book. In this haunting, moving, and beautifully written book, dray and kamoie used thousands of letters and original sources to tell elizas story as its. Hamilton a backstage pass to the groundbreaking, hit musical hamilton, winner of the 2016 pulitzer prize for drama and eleven tony awards, including best. Alexander hamilton was born and spent part of his childhood in charlestown, the capital of the island of nevis in the leeward islands then part of the british west indies. Filled with pictures of the production, the cast, the props, and more, the book provides a bit of soothing balm for those of us out in the rest of america who probably wont ever get to see the show on broadway, and definitely not while miranda is still playing the lead role. The revolution does provide everything you may want to know about the conception, creation, birth, and production of hamilton the musical. Now, it turns out, even the buzzy new book about it is in high demand and short supply.
He sought to build a powerful national government that could ensure the young nations security and drive it toward economic greatness. Alexander hamiltons revolution is the first book to explore hamiltons critical role during the battle for independence. An exclusive guided look inside the upcoming hamilton book. Writings from the war of independence which includes writings by contemporaries such as washington, franklin, adams, and paine. A revolution is unabashedly a book thats written to capitalize on the shows popularity, as well as the difficulty in seeing it. Linmanuel miranda book, music, and lyricsalexander hamilton is the tony and grammy awardwinning composerlyriciststar of broadways in the heights winner of four 2008 tony awards including best musical, best orchestrations, and best choreography with miranda receiving the award for best score. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 285 pages and is available in hardcover format. The main characters of this non fiction, history story are. Hamilton, the revolution by linmanuel miranda 9781408709238.
The book is amazing a full narrative of the musical plus loads of detail on the creation process of linmanuel and how he brought this gem of musical history to life. The revolution, by linmanuel miranda and jeremy mccarter. Being the complete libretto of the broadway musical, with a true account of its creation, and concise remarks on hiphop, the. New books good books books to read reading books cd audio audio books nights on broadway broadway stage hamilton lin manuel miranda. The revolution by linmanuel miranda, the shows creator and star, and coauthor jeremy mccarter grand central. Even before i finished reading the book, i just kept going more, more, more, i need more. A backstage pass to the groundbreaking, hit musical hamilton, winner of the 2016 pulitzer prize for drama and eleven tony awards, including best musical. If you loved hamilton before, this book will broaden that love. Offers a behindthescenes view of hamilton the musical, detailing the many dramatic episodes in alexander hamiltons life.
Hamilton, a brilliant organizer and tactician, feared chaos and social disorder. Hamilton the revolution book hardcover creative goods. From the new york times bestselling authors of americas first daughter comes the epic story of eliza schuyler hamilton a revolutionary woman who, like her new nation, struggled to define herself in the wake of war, betrayal, and tragedy. The revolution by linmanuel miranda and jeremy mccarter. Linmanuel mirandas groundbreaking musical hamilton is as revolutionar.
Miranda, along with jeremy mccarter, a cultural critic and theater artist who was involved in the project from its earliest stagessince before this was even a show, according to mirandatraces its development from. Jefferson and hamilton is the story of the fierce struggleboth public and, ultimately, bitterly personalbetween these two titans. Linmanuel miranda book, music, and lyricsalexander hamilton is the tony and grammy awardwinning composerlyriciststar of broadways in the heights. The revolution, theater critic and coauthor jeremy mccarter describes the moment he first heard linmanuel mirandas pitch for what was, at the time, a concept album about the life and times of founding father alexander hamilton. After a hurricane destroyed his island, his mother died, and his father abandoned him, hamilton. Published april 12, 2016 by grand central publishing. The 288page hardcover, cowritten with jeremy mccarter, includes, not only the. The revolution gives readers an unprecedented view of both revolutions, from the only two writers able to provide it. Miranda, along with jeremy mccarter, a cultural critic and theater artist who was involved in the project from its earliest stagessince before this was even a show, according to mirandatraces its development from an improbable performance at the white house to its landmark opening night on broadway six years later.
No one has been savvier about this than linmanuel miranda, creator and star of the lavishly acclaimed broadway smash hamilton and now coauthor of hamilton. The book ends spoiler alert for those of you who dont read the news with president barack obama. The revolution is expected to be back in stock on amazon on may 16th. And now the musical that can do no wrong is a bestselling book. Low flat shipping rates and a 60day money back satisfaction guarantee. A new look at the forgotten heroes of americas war of independence.
Booktopia has hamilton, the revolution by linmanuel miranda. The book alternates nonfiction, critical and analytical essays by mccarter with transcriptions of the shows dialogue lyrics as written and commented upon by miranda. New york hamilton official site hamilton official site. The revolution by linmanuel miranda, 9781408709238, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The book was published in multiple languages including english language, consists of 285 pages and is available in hardcover format. Pdf download hamilton the revolution free nwc books. Hamilton the revolution by linmanuel miranda easy book. The revolution by jeremy mccarter and linmanuel miranda hardcover, 2016 at the best online prices at ebay.
A revolution, known to fans as the hamiltome, tries to be the next best thing. The revolution, which the shows creator, linmanuel miranda, has dubbed hamiltome, arrives april 12. The musical opens with the ensemble giving a summary of alexander hamilton s childhood in the middle of the 18th century, before the american revolution. Add to cart includes full show script, photos of the original broadway cast, and production information, 288 pages. The first edition of this novel was published in april 12th 2016, and was written by linmanuel miranda. Each book in the set brings you closer to the legendary figure from ron chernows alexander hamilton which inspired linmanuel miranda to write the musical, to library of americas the american revolution. Winner of the 2016 pulitzer prize for drama linmanuel mirandas groundbreaking musical hamilton is as revolutionary as its subject, the poor kid from the caribbean who fought the british, defended the constitution, and helped to found the united states. If art can help us grieve, can help us mourn, then lean on it.
Miranda, along with jeremy mccarter, a cultural critic and theater. The first edition of the novel was published in april 12th 2016, and was written by linmanuel miranda. A new behindthescenes volume about the creation of the musical, called hamilton. The revolution, coauthored by mccarter, who wrote the chapters, and miranda, who provides detailed annotation to his libretto. Not because there wasnt enough information, pictures, or details. The revolution by linmanuel miranda, jeremy mccarter. Additionally, he is the cocomposer and colyricist of. Hamilton is the story of america then, told by america now. Mccarter is a theater critic and friend of linmanuel miranda. Filled with pictures of the production, the cast, the props, and more, the book provides a bit of soothing balm for those of us out in the rest of america who probably wont ever get to see the show on. Mccarter traces the development of the show, the background of all of the performers and collaborators.