Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, A – Stephen Sondheim
NF Paperback

Description

For sale: a Rare and Exceptional first Paperback edition, first printing of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum by and Burt Shevelove, Larry Gelbart, and Stephen Sondheim. First Edition unstated, 1991 Applause Books. First Applause Printing 1991 stated. Book by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart.  Introduction by Larry Gelbart

The exterior of this paperback edition is in Near Fine condition, with clean, illustrated covers with no creases, foxed top page block, mild surface wear, strong title on a square spine, a tight binding with no spine cracks, strong spine ends, mild edge wear and lightly rounded corners. The interior of the book is also in Near Fine condition with an erased price on the first free end paper and sticker remains on the back cover. No other marks, inscriptions, or other signs of ownership inside. The inside covers and the interior pages are clean and bright, making it an excellent addition to any collection

 A brazenly retro Broadway musical, inspired by Plautus, is as timeless as comedy itself.

“The most urbane and literate musical comedy text ever conceived.” –John Simon, New York magazine

Ships promptly in a secure mailer with the  book wrapped in both craft paper and bubble wrap.