• The ideal companion book to the musical Les Mis rables
• Contains more than 100 color and black-and-white photographs
• Follows the story of the musical from 1985 as it became an international hit

Ever since its opening night on October 5, 1985, Les Mis rables has been the world's longest running and most beloved musical. Countless productions have played in 319 cities across 42 countries. It has won over 100 major theatre awards, including an Olivier, Grammy, and Tony. Approximately 70 million people have been entranced by the musical across the globe.

This is the ideal partner book to this incredible musical. Over 100 color and black-and-white photographs follow the show from its inspiration in Victor Hugo's 1862 novel to the first Paris production and the developments on an international hit. Edward Behr connects firsthand interviews with the authors, producer, cast members, directors, and designers. The show, and the novel that inspired it, contains a tale of romance, fortune, war, loss, love, the French revolution,

and second chances. It is a timeless story loved by many, and The Complete Book of Les Mis rables chronicles its journey.