Description
1953 First printing. Dust jacket has some wear and small tears along the sides. Hardcover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and marks. Spine has some wear on the top and bottom. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.
This first edition of “Me and Juliet” by the legendary composer Richard Rodgers offers a delightful glimpse into the creative process behind one of Broadway’s most beloved musicals. Rodgers, best known for his iconic collaborations with Oscar Hammerstein II, penned this autobiographical account of the challenges and triumphs he faced in adapting Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” for the musical stage. With wit and candor, Rodgers takes readers behind the scenes, sharing anecdotes and insights that illuminate the art of adapting classic literature for a modern audience. This copy, with its well-preserved pages and sturdy binding, is a treasure for collectors and theater enthusiasts alike, providing a firsthand account of the birth of a musical masterpiece from one of the true giants of the American theater.
