Hal Leonard Les Miserables: From Stage To Screen Limited Edition Hard Cover Book Les Miserables: From Stage To Screen Limited Edition Hard Cover Book It has been 150 years since Victor Hugo's novel Les Misrables was first published However, for the last 25 or so, the poignant saga of Jean Valjean, a villain to some but a savior to others, set in France during the early years of the 19th century, has become one of the world's most popular musicals and has become one of the must-see movies of 2013 In Les Misrables: From Stage to Screen, the reader can find out how the musical came to life - the trials and tribulations of turning it from the initial concept into a thrilling musical extravaganza - and how the new film version starring Hugh Jackman and Russell Crowe and directed by the Oscar-winning Tom Hooper (The King's Speech) has emerged from the show that has been seen by over 60 million people worldwide To bring this fascinating story to life, the book also contains at least 20 facsimiles that highlight key moments in the creation of Les Misrables, both on stage and on the screen, including:  Original costume sketches  Annotated scripts  Original music scores and librettos  Film screenplay extracts and anniversary mementos