Gilbert and Sullivan's London

by Andrew Goodman

Book Overview

Andrew Goodman tells the story of the most astonishing partnership in the history of British musical entertainment, and unfolds it against the authentic background of the city and era in which they flourished. With much original research and many hitherto unpublished illustrations, Goodman makes an invaluable contribution to our knowledge, understanding and appreciation of Gilbert and Sullivan in this handsome volume, already a classic of its kind...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0571200168
• ISBN13: 9780571200160
• Release Date: January 2000
• Publisher: Faber & Faber
• Length: 214 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.5" x 9.7"

Customer Reviews

A very fine book-a treasure trove of info on G & S and London

This is a marvelous book. This is a charming account of the relationship between Gilbert and Sullivan (both individually and as collaborators) with London. The author Andrew Goodman (who really knows his stuff) organized this enormous treasure-trove of information by neighborhood. The book gets off to a strong start by reviewing how London developed-it impressed me how much London is a Victorian city, with many famous neighborhoods were all but farmland in the early 19th century. This book is meant not only for lovers of G & S but lovers of London and good travel writing as well.