--- product_id: 12891036 title: "The Sound of Music Companion" price: "$123.51" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/12891036-the-sound-of-music-companion store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # The Sound of Music Companion **Price:** $123.51 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Sound of Music Companion - **How much does it cost?** $123.51 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/12891036-the-sound-of-music-companion) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The definitive book on the world's most beloved musical, The Sound of Music Companion charts the incredible and enduring story of Maria von Trapp and her story over the last hundred years - from Maria's birth in Vienna in 1905 to the 50th anniversary of the film's release in 2015. The book details every step in the evolution of this masterwork from real-life to page to stage to film to international phenomenon. It profiles every creative artist who has helped to shape the musical version of the von Trapp Family story - from Rodgers and Hammerstein and Mary Martin to Robert Wise, Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer - and includes landmark international stage productions, the movie in pop culture and the 2012 TV movie. Folded into the saga are guest appearances by Petula Clark, Carol Burnett, John Coltrane, Noel Coward, Carrie Underwood and Connie Walsh. Included are more than 170 pictures, many never seen before, in addition to: * Complete lyrics to a dozen songs * Rare manuscript pages from the pens of Rodgers and Hammerstein * A map of Salzburg and the film's locations * Unseen storyboards from the film * Updates on the Sing-A-Long phenomenon Review: A seminal Sound of Music book - Lawrence Maslon should be thanked and congratulated for offering a concise and informative Sound of Music book. Although there have been a few Sound of Music books written in the past, this book is probably the first of its kind to tell the story in a concise manner. The Hirsch book on the film and the reissued Max Wilk book on the stage show were great books in their own right, but I think this book tops them all. Although the numerous photos are the draw of this coffee-table book, a coffee-table book should offer much more than pretty photographs. For this it certainly delivers. His meticulously researched, well-written text tells us the whole Sound of Music story from Maria's birth to the first Austrian stage production in 2005. This book covers all important stops in the history of SOM up till now, and does not dwell too long on any one time period. An added treat is the inclusion of song lyrics and commentaries on the songs, explaining how they were written and what role they played in the musical. I admit there are a few typo errors in the text, but this well-researched book is jam-packed with facts of the musical. You could literally dip your teeth into it and come out a Sound of Music junkie. I do wish there were also lyrics and commentaries for I Have Confidence, So Long, Farewell and also The Lonely Goatherd. In short, a really great Sound of Music book that makes a splendidd addition to any Sound of Music collection, except that the print tends to be a little too small for the size of the book. Otherwise, a really wonderful book from cover to cover, and a seminal work in the entire world of this well-loved musical. I think this is a book that deserves to be in print forever. Review: High quality printing with nice, thick pages - I love this book! It is well written with high quality pictures & nice, thick pages. If you are fan of the movie, this book does it justice. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #393,607 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #96 in Video Reference (Books) #130 in Movie Reference #634 in Movie History & Criticism | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 111 Reviews | ## Images ![The Sound of Music Companion - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81RL1tAmHnL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A seminal Sound of Music book *by Y***G on November 4, 2007* Lawrence Maslon should be thanked and congratulated for offering a concise and informative Sound of Music book. Although there have been a few Sound of Music books written in the past, this book is probably the first of its kind to tell the story in a concise manner. The Hirsch book on the film and the reissued Max Wilk book on the stage show were great books in their own right, but I think this book tops them all. Although the numerous photos are the draw of this coffee-table book, a coffee-table book should offer much more than pretty photographs. For this it certainly delivers. His meticulously researched, well-written text tells us the whole Sound of Music story from Maria's birth to the first Austrian stage production in 2005. This book covers all important stops in the history of SOM up till now, and does not dwell too long on any one time period. An added treat is the inclusion of song lyrics and commentaries on the songs, explaining how they were written and what role they played in the musical. I admit there are a few typo errors in the text, but this well-researched book is jam-packed with facts of the musical. You could literally dip your teeth into it and come out a Sound of Music junkie. I do wish there were also lyrics and commentaries for I Have Confidence, So Long, Farewell and also The Lonely Goatherd. In short, a really great Sound of Music book that makes a splendidd addition to any Sound of Music collection, except that the print tends to be a little too small for the size of the book. Otherwise, a really wonderful book from cover to cover, and a seminal work in the entire world of this well-loved musical. I think this is a book that deserves to be in print forever. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ High quality printing with nice, thick pages *by B***Y on March 2, 2025* I love this book! It is well written with high quality pictures & nice, thick pages. If you are fan of the movie, this book does it justice. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ THE SOUND OF MUSIC COMPANION *by B***E on December 20, 2025* THE BOOK ARRIVED IN GREAT SHAPE & IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. AND THE PRICE WAS GREAT. 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