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by Stephen Sondheim (Author), James Lapine (Author) "Downstage, three structures: Far left, the home of Cinderella..." (more)
Key Phrases: music resumes, five gold pieces, mysterious man, Cinderella's Father (more...)
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This picture book-adaptation of the Broadway musical brings together many favorite characters in one tale, including the childless baker and his wife, Cinderella, Rapunzel, Little Red Riding Hood and Jack with his beanstalk. Talbott's adaptation retains the flavor of Sondheim's lyrics, and those who know the score will find themselves singing along. All ages.
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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The Tony Award-winning musical,
now adapted into a lavishly illustrated book

Into the Woods is the imaginative account of what happens when the lives of new and old fairy-tale characters dramatically and humorously come together. Cinderella, Jack (of bean-stalk fame), Little Red Ridinghood, and the Baker and his Wife set out for the forest on a quest to find "happily ever after." Along the way they meet Rapunzel, a Wicked Witch, a lascivious Wolf, vengeful Giants, a couple of charming Princes, and their own destiny. With wit and wisdom, the authors have given us a parable about the loss of innocence, the joys and sorrows of adulthood, and the price paid for getting the things you really want. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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  • Paperback: 160 pages
  • Publisher: Theatre Communications Group (January 1, 1993)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0930452933
  • ISBN-13: 978-0930452933
  • Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #138,154 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST for any lover of this show..., May 3, 2004
By Bill (Maryland) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Into the Woods (Paperback)
I cannot mention how much I loved this book. I recently finished a production of this show and we gave this book as a gift to the production crew members. After looking through it, most of the cast placed their own orders. Not only is it a new way to look at this great story, but there are also small pieces of insight into certain characters and situations that you do not get anywhere else.
Every illustration in this book is exquisite...I would frame any of them. My favorite is of the pulling out of Rapunel's hair by the Baker's Wife. The illustrations are just like the show, funny where they should be (Little Red in the Fur) and grim where they should be (Rapunzel's death).
This is a great and rarely seen collector's piece, as well as a great gift for anyone with a love of the show.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful Book, February 17, 2002
By Sean Mccambridge "seanmmc01" (Evansville, IN United States) - See all my reviews
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This is a novelization of the smash Broadway hit. It follows along with the show perfectly and has amazing illustrations by Hudson Talbott. It was rereleased just in time for the Broadway revival which starts in April. This book is a must have for any Sondheim fan.
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Once Upon A Time (I Wish!), September 8, 2006
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First off I wanted to comment on that I'm not under 13, I'm 18. But after reading "Discerning Viewer" said about "Into the Woods." I had to say something.

Sondheim used the original, unedited versions of the Fairy Tales. Case being that the stories were more for adults AND children. And there are universal morals. Don't smother your children (Rapunzel), Don't deviate from the path (Red Ridding Hood), Despite being unappreciated and condemned to serving others, as long as you are kind natured and a truly good person, your dreams will come true (Cinderella). And many argue that Jack and the Beanstalk's is moral is learning to survive and fend for one's self and family.

The second act asks the questions and consequences that the Fairy Tales never answer, like does marrying a handsome Prince really make someone happy? Is a Giant always wrong, and how do you deal with his angry widow? Is killing the wolf the best solution? And does it pay to be charming and not sincere? And two other powerful points of the musical, that are also morals are told; That no one is alone, that everyone depends/needs on someone to survive. And finally that what ever we do, children will SEE and HEAR it, so they LEARN from it, so be careful of our actions and what we tell (and stories) when we say "Listen to Me..."
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5.0 out of 5 stars One of my top 10 favorite musicals of all time!!
When I heard one of the songs on Broadway Revisited, I never thought that Stephen Sondhiem would ever make something like this. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Michael D. Ware

5.0 out of 5 stars Into the Woods- The best script I've ever read!
I recieved the book as a gift from my aunt. It is so descriptive, so great. Sondheim's lyrics paint the picture that Lapine creates. I would recommend this to anyone!
Published 15 months ago by boardwalkman

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for kids
The pictures were wonderful and it was a great adaptation of the Broadway show.
Published on May 14, 2007 by A. Topps-Harjo

5.0 out of 5 stars Children Will Listen
I purchased this in conjunction with the DVD to use for a paper I wrote about "Into the Woods" and its commentary on children's literature and the very notion of childhood. Read more
Published on July 17, 2006 by Sabrina

4.0 out of 5 stars A new twist
This book gives a new twist on some old stories. By way of the Woods, the story created a way to entertwine them all. Read more
Published on August 23, 2005 by Another Cow

1.0 out of 5 stars Not what it appears to be
The play "Into the Woods" not only contains sinister elements, but has an overall dark message to convey. Read more
Published on March 2, 2005 by Discerning Viewer

5.0 out of 5 stars this is an awesome show!
I was involved in a production of this show and I just have to say that so far, it's one of my favorite shows out of all the ones that I've been involved with. Read more
Published on December 9, 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars I Love Into the Woods...
This book is great to have before seeing the show or listening to the soundtrack... you'll completely understand what's happening in the story. Read more
Published on May 2, 2002 by Desiree

4.0 out of 5 stars Don't be fooled! Doesn't include the score!
This is a wonderful musical, I love it, etc. etc. BUT contrary to "David"'s review, it DOES NOT INCLUDE THE SCORE! Read more
Published on October 2, 2000 by Stephen Z. Stein

5.0 out of 5 stars Perhaps the Greatest Musical Ever Written... Now in a Book!
Into the Woods...How can you forget the name and all of its characters if you've seen it before, and if you have not, then it includes such timeless fairy tale names as:... Read more
Published on March 26, 2000

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