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West Side Story: The Making of the Steven Spielberg Film

English Language ｜ Hardcover ｜ 2021｜256 pages ｜30×23cm

Publisher　 Abrams
Author 　 Laurent Bouzereau (Author), 20th Century Studios (Illustrator)
ISBN 　 9781419750632

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This book offers a comprehensive chronicle of the making of West Side Story, marking Academy Award–winning director Steven Spielberg’s first musical film. Through an extensive collection of never-before-seen on-set photography, storyboards, costume and concept designs, and rare behind-the-scenes materials, the volume carefully documents the years of preparation and creative refinement that brought this beloved classic back to the big screen for a new generation.

Author Laurent Bouzereau was embedded on set throughout the production, closely following the cast and creative team. Drawing on in-depth interviews with director and producer Steven Spielberg, screenwriter and executive producer Tony Kushner, Tony Award–winning choreographer Justin Peck, and numerous members of the Sharks and Jets, the book presents a first-hand oral history that traces every stage of the filmmaking process. From early conceptual development and casting to rehearsals, principal photography, and post-production, each key phase is explored through the creators’ own perspectives.

Since its Broadway debut, West Side Story has held a lasting cultural significance across generations. In this reimagined version, Spielberg and Kushner collaborate with a new generation of performers to bring renewed vitality to the story, while remaining deeply committed to historical authenticity. The film vividly recreates mid-1950s New York City and poignantly portrays young lovers caught between cultural identity, family loyalty, and romantic passion. Through rich behind-the-scenes analysis and a chorus of diverse voices, the book further examines how West Side Story continues to speak to the enduring question of finding one’s place in America.

Blending visual archival material, production documentation, and cultural reflection, this volume is an essential addition for fans of West Side Story and a compelling resource for readers interested in film production, musical adaptation, and visual storytelling.

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Authors: Laurent Bouzereau

Illustrator: 20th Century Studios

Publisher: Abrams

Year of Publication: 2021

Format: Hardcover

Dimensions: 30 × 23 cm

Pages: 256 pages