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Defying Gravity by Carol de Giere is Ozifyingly full of special treats Wicked fans, such as:
Stephen Schwartz comments: "This is an honest, detailed, and well-told account of how Wicked made its journey, complete with inspirations and speed bumps. I'm delighted at how accurately Carol de Giere has captured the experience of the making of Wicked."
Winnie Holzman, bookwriter for Wicked (the musical), says about Defying Gravity: "Trying to reconstruct the writing process of a musical is nearly impossible. Carol de Giere has captured it."
Wicked novelist Gregory Maguire praises the book, saying: "A wonderful read. And the Wicked section provides a comprehensive account of a thoroughly recondite and even mysterious event: the gestation and birth of a phenomenon."
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View PDF of Chapter 16 of Defying Gravity: Landing in Oz The first Wicked Chapter from the book Defying Gravity
The Schwartz Scene, a free newsletter from author Carol de Giere's MusicalSchwartz.com, offers quarterly updates on Schwartz's activities and Wicked news. Free Newsletter / Ezine
Read article that refers to Defying Gravity: "There's No Place Like Home: Wicked Returns to San Francisco
PHOTO: Authors Carol de Giere and Gregory Maguire at opening night for Wicked in San Francisco in 2003
from the hit musical Wicked
"...Kiss me goodbye, I'm defying gravity
And you can't pull me down!..."
"Defying Gravity" song lyrics and stories about the song
"Defying Gravity" song analysis
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