Jersey Boys: The Story of Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons

by David Cote

Book Overview

Everyone knows their songs. Few know their story. Named for a bowling alley that refused to book them, The Four Seasons-Frankie, Tommy, Bob, and Nick-were high school dropouts who emerged from New... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0767927583
• ISBN13: 9780767927581
• Release Date: October 2007
• Publisher: Broadway Books
• Length: 173 Pages
• Weight: 2.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 9.2" x 12.3"

Customer Reviews

Long Overdue, But Outstanding

This book is long overdue; however, it is truly outstanding. Once you start reading it, you can't put it down. It's a real, factual collector's item. I strongly recommend buying it. By the way, if you haven't already seen the Broadway musical "Jersey Boys," you're missing a great show. Long live the sound of Frankie and The Boys.

Loved This Book!

Ever since I saw Jersey Boys I have been obsessed with the Four Seasons! I pre-ordered this book when it was announced and I was not disappointed. Since I am in my mid 30's, I didn't get to see them in their prime. I never really paid much attention to them and didn't realize I knew so many of their songs until I saw the play. This book gave a lot of insights not only to the Four Seasons themselves, but also to the development and production of Jersey Boys. It is put together in a fun and easy to read format and is filled with tons of information and trivia. I thoroughly enjoyed it!

FABULOUS book!

I'm finding this book to be a fascinating read. I love the different prespective on things. The only thing missing is Tommy DeVito's take on all of this but since he wasn't involved in any way with creating the show you don't get his take on it unfortunately. It gives you a little more insight on what took place than what the story in the musical can give you. I'm planning on having the First National Tour sign mine when I see the show again soon. If you're a Jersey Boys fan this is must have for one's collection!

Finally!!!!!

This book is what all Jersey Boys and Four Seasons fans need. The photos are clear, show the Original Broadway Cast and Four Seasons in a different light than when we see them on TV and onstage, I loved the contributing writer's stories and experiences, and all-in-all, was written very well! I attended an event in NYC with the fans thanking both the Four Seasons and Jersey Boys. That book's value is now higher with in-person autographs from Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito, Joe Long, Jersey Boys writers Rick Elice and Marshall Brickman, John Lloyd Young, Christian Hoff, Daniel Reichard and J. Robert Spencer. It's definitely "Must Read"!!!!!

Must Have for the Jersey Boys Fan

I pre-ordered this book when it was first announced and just received it. I sat down and read the entire book including the script in one sitting. It is fantastic! Could NOT put it down, finished at 3am. I have been to the show at least 12 times, 10 of those times bringing a 55 passenger busload of Upstate NY fans and family from the Utica area. Relatives from California, Ohio, Florida, Mass & CT have flown or driven to the city just to see the show. John Lloyd, Christian, Bobby, and Daniel along with all the cast members make every show and post-show autograph/photo session an event to remember. This book will be a welcome addition to any Jersey Boys fan's collection. Don't miss out!