Smash
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Garson Kanin
Binding: Hardback
Published: Macmillan, London, 1980
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Smash presents a sharp, insider chronicle of Broadway’s high-stakes theatrical world, blending fiction with the author’s firsthand experience as a celebrated playwright and director. The novel follows the creation and tumultuous staging of a musical adaptation of Gone with the Wind, detailing the egos, ambitions, and artistic clashes that define the industry’s backstage drama. Kanin illustrates the relentless pursuit of success, the fragility of creative collaboration, and the brutal economics of show business with wit and precision. The narrative argues that theatrical triumph hinges as much on diplomacy and endurance as on talent. With its vivid characterizations and authentic dialogue, Smash stands as a compelling portrait of Broadway’s golden age and its unforgiving spotlight.
Author: Garson Kanin
Binding: Hardback
Published: Macmillan, London, 1980
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Smash presents a sharp, insider chronicle of Broadway’s high-stakes theatrical world, blending fiction with the author’s firsthand experience as a celebrated playwright and director. The novel follows the creation and tumultuous staging of a musical adaptation of Gone with the Wind, detailing the egos, ambitions, and artistic clashes that define the industry’s backstage drama. Kanin illustrates the relentless pursuit of success, the fragility of creative collaboration, and the brutal economics of show business with wit and precision. The narrative argues that theatrical triumph hinges as much on diplomacy and endurance as on talent. With its vivid characterizations and authentic dialogue, Smash stands as a compelling portrait of Broadway’s golden age and its unforgiving spotlight.