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This celebration of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s \u003ci\u003ePhantom of the Opera\u003c\/i\u003e features exclusive stories from the cast and crew, unearthed archival documents, and brand new never-before-seen photography, with an in-depth look at how the story came to be and the expansive future it holds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom the Phantom’s labyrinthine underworld to Christine’s lamplit dressing room to the dreamlike grandeur of the Opera House rooftop at twilight, the evocative power of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s \u003ci\u003ePhantom of the Opera\u003c\/i\u003e has always extended far beyond its theatrical setting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStarting with the show’s creation (including the writing process, set design, and costume), Andrew Lloyd Webber’s \u003ci\u003ePhantom of the Opera \u003c\/i\u003etakes a deep dive of the show’s storied characters; then explores the show’s global fanbase, including popular international tours in over 58 countries and a smash-hit movie in 2004; and celebrates the exciting and innovative ways in which the world of \u003ci\u003ePhantom\u003c\/i\u003e continues to expand, with a look at what’s to come in the future.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVisually rich and packed with enchanting and fascinating storytelling, this book will delight \u003ci\u003ePhantom\u003c\/i\u003e fans, both new and old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n                        \u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n                        \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKat Maher-Smith\u003c\/b\u003e is development director at LW Entertainment, a role she has held since 2025. Her career in entertainment development spans some of the world’s best-loved characters and stories, from Harry Potter and the Wizarding World to Peppa Pig, shaping stories across film, TV, and major publishing. She is known for her sharp creative vision and her ability to bring globally loved storytelling worlds to life. Maher-Smith is a die-hard Phantom and Love Never Dies fan, and working on this book and with Andrew has been a dream come true.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e Nicola Slavin\u003c\/b\u003e is a writer and editorial copywriter, specializing in global entertainment brands, major intellectual property, and the estates of some of the world’s biggest authors. She has written extensively about Phantom of the Opera and many Andrew Lloyd Webber musicals as a feature writer for The Box Five Club. In 2024, she provided additional editorial text for From the Wizarding Archive (Pottermore Publishing), a curated three-part Harry Potter ebook series featuring eighty world-building articles and anecdotes by J.K. Rowling. Her other writing credits include projects with Warner Bros., the Roald Dahl Story Company, digital publisher Wonderbly, and audio storytelling platform tonies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n                    \n                \n            \u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"Best Bookstore","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":48234068476065,"sku":"BBSNIJ9780593840078","price":59.4,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0525\/2084\/5473\/files\/9780593840078.jpg?v=1793087771","url":"https:\/\/www.bestbookstore.ca\/products\/andrew-lloyd-webbers-phantom-of-the-opera-hardcover-by-kat-maher-smith-and-nicola-slavin-foreword-by-andrew-lloyd-webber","provider":"Best Book Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}