Les Misérables: The Official Archives

Bought this as a gift. They loved it. The detail and extra bits that come with it are great.

This book arrived promptly and was well packaged to protect it. The cover is slightly padded which gives it a luxurious feel, and can be wiped clean should there be any spills on it. Inside is a treasure trove of information. There are chapters on Victor Hugo the man, and the Paris he lived in, the development of the book to stage, features on all the main characters, the dream team and the 10th anniversary, as well as the 25th anniversary, before it's move to the silver screen. Throughout the book there are wonderful photographs as well as envelopes which contain memorabilia such as copies of posters, programmes, and stage direction notes and costume design sketches. If you are a Les Mis fan then this is the book for you. My only negative comment would b that there is no libretto, but this is only a small matter and certainly does not detract from the excellent quality of this book.

Wow what an amazing book!. Having ordered this for my mum I couldn't resist having a sneaky peek before giving it to her! It's brilliant! It has a lovely padded cover and there are loads of fabulous photos and of course lots of informative writing but what makes this book so different is that it has 4 pockets throughout that contain lots of lovely things! Posters from various productions, an invite for the party after the first night, set designs, costume designs, tickets, program for the original french production, props list, pages from the script, a specially produced newspaper to promote the first tour, aerial set design, jean valjeans passport, a place mat from a gala dinner... There are 20 items listed, its sooo good! A MUST have for all Les Mis fans and if you hadn't seen the film or the stage show (like me) you will definetly want to go after looking at this fab book!

Excellent book, very informative with a selection of photos, stage plans and other details from the various stage shows and the recent film. Would recommend it to both newbies to Les Mis or 'old hands'

Brilliant book with posters, stage plans and costume designs. So much new evidence on my favourite musical.

There is nothing to dislike about this book and the Amazon service was 5star too.

I'm a mega-fan of the original Victor Hugo book, the stage show and now the film and so this book was a definite 'must-have'. A superb account of the book-to-show-to-screen adaptation in easy read language and scattered with faux memorabilia - tickets, stage passes, original scripts etc - just to add a bit of magic. A weighty tome that is a mini-production in itself. I love it and was thrilled to receive it as a present. As a behind-the-scenes reference book, its good. As a "this-is-how-we did-this" instruction book, its inspiring and as a reason to sit down and just go misty-eyed and ga-ga at Hugh Jackman, it's perfect! Enjoy !

I had to send the first book back for a replacement as the cover was damaged in the post. I think larger packaging would protect it better. Also I had to pay over £5 to send it back and only £2.75 was refunded by Amazon.Apart from this, I love the book, and the little treasures in the envelopes are a added bonus and a surprise. Although some might feel they are somewhat of a gimmick and would prefer a book, to be just a book.Anyone who loves "Les Miserables" will find this a nice addition to their collection. I feel the original cost may be too high though, and the Amazon charge is a more fitting price.