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Watch the hills literally come alive
in this magnificent pop-up adventure drawn from
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s classic, The Sound of Music.
With paper engineering as unforgettable as each
timeless melody, The Sound of Music transports readers
to the lush green hills of the Von Trapps’ Austria in this
heartwarming tale of familial love and growth. This
book, which is based on the beloved musical, includes
recognizable songs, such as “My Favorite Things” and
“Edelweiss.” This visually stunning work is sure to
become a favorite in your family’s library.
About the Author:
Bert Fink is a Senior Vice President a The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization in New York City. He adapted the story of The Sound of Music from the Broadway musical by Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein II, Howard Lindsay, and Russel Crouse. For the past decade Fink has worked closely with the city and state governments of Salzburg, Austria, to nurture that region's historical connections to the true story of behind The Sound of Music. In 2005 Fink received the State of Salzburg's Gold Medal of Distinction for his contributions to the documentary features on the 40th Anniversary Edition DVD of The Sound of Music. A frequest lecturer on the American musical, Fink is currently an adjunct faculty professor at New York University.
Dan Andreasen is the illustrator of numerous picture books, including By the Dawn’s Early Light: The Story of the Star-Spangled Banner by Steven Kroll, which was named an ABA Kids’ Pick of the Lists and a Notable Children’s Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies; A Quiet Place by Douglas Wood; and Sailor Boy Jig by Margaret Wise Brown. He has also authored several picture books, including With a Little Help from Daddy and A Special Day for Mommy. Dan lives with his family in Medina, Ohio.
Title: The Sound of Music: A Classic Collectible ...
Publisher: Little Simon
Publication Date: 2009
Binding: Paperback
Illustrator: Andreasen, Dan
Condition: new
Seller: MW Books Ltd., Galway, Ireland
Andreasen, Dan (illustrator). First Edition. Numbered volume from the Megan and Michael Dawson collection of pop-up books. Near fine copy in the original colour-printed boards. Spine bands and panel edges slightly dulled and rubbed as with age. Tear to spine. Remains remarkably well-preserved overall. Summary; In a fictionalized account Maria, an Austrian orphan, becomes the governess of the seven children of Captain von Trapp and ends up becoming his wife and mother of the children, as the family makes a daring escape from the Nazis during their singing tour. Physical Description; 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 cm. Subjects; Children's stories Pictorial works. Fiction. Juvenile literature. Juvenile works. Literature. Musicals. Musicals Juvenile literature. Pop-up books. Pop-up books Specimens. Rodgers, Richard. Rodgers, Richard, 1902-1979 Juvenile literature. Sound of music (Rodgers, Richard). Specimens. Toy and movable books. Toy and movable books Specimens. Trapp Family Singers. Trapp Family Singers Juvenile literature. movable books. pop-up books. 1 Kg. Seller Inventory # 461710
Seller: MW Books, New York, NY, U.S.A.
Andreasen, Dan (illustrator). First Edition. Numbered volume from the Megan and Michael Dawson collection of pop-up books. Near fine copy in the original colour-printed boards. Spine bands and panel edges slightly dulled and rubbed as with age. Tear to spine. Remains remarkably well-preserved overall. Summary; In a fictionalized account Maria, an Austrian orphan, becomes the governess of the seven children of Captain von Trapp and ends up becoming his wife and mother of the children, as the family makes a daring escape from the Nazis during their singing tour. Physical Description; 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 cm. Subjects; Children's stories Pictorial works. Fiction. Juvenile literature. Juvenile works. Literature. Musicals. Musicals Juvenile literature. Pop-up books. Pop-up books Specimens. Rodgers, Richard. Rodgers, Richard, 1902-1979 Juvenile literature. Sound of music (Rodgers, Richard). Specimens. Toy and movable books. Toy and movable books Specimens. Trapp Family Singers. Trapp Family Singers Juvenile literature. movable books. pop-up books. 3 Kg. Seller Inventory # 461710