Here for your delectation is theSPECTACULAR & RARE------------------FIDDLER ON THE ROOF by Joseph Stein, Based on SHOLOM ALEICHEM's Stories.The conductor of the Boston Pops repairs a leak......................The full text and complete lyrics, as well as photographs from the original production. "One of the great works of the American musical theatre. It is darling, touching, beautiful, warm, funny and inspiring. It is a work of art." John Chapman, Daily NewsSholom Aleichem was for modern Jewish literature what Mark Twain was for American literature. In one instance, Aleichem, like Twain was the writer's own appropriation. Mark Twain originally was a sounding phrase used by riverboat operators. Sholom Aleichem -- also a sounding phrase -- is used in Jewish communities to welcome each other and in congregation the bride of the sabbath itself. Both Twain and Aleichem created indelible, unforgettable stories with indelible, unforgettable characters...like Tevye. And whether you found Tevye through Topol, Mostel or Sholom Aleichem's turn of the century stories themselves, you saw not only a mirror held to the Jewish Everyman but a template for the better inside us all. Sholom Aleichem, who died in 1916, would likely have gladly approved of the appropriation of his character Tevye in this wonderful celebration of life. What makes this particular story such a great celebration of life is not that it shrinks from depicting life's sometimes harsh realities, but rather one's ability to overcome them through faith, family and a recognition of the inherent beauty of life. After seeing Tevye in action, his simple eloquence, his love for his family, his courage, his humanness, you can't rightly help yourself from feeling a shared sense of appreciation for life.La chaim, to life. In all languages, hope sounds just as good. PLUS---THERE ARE STILLS FROM THE ORIGINAL BROADAY PRODUCTION STARRING ZERO MOSTEL!!NOT TO BE MISSED!!! ALSO AFABULOUS COLLECTIBLE!!HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!! This is the softcover stated POCKET FIRST Edition from NOVEMBER 1965.Other thanback cover wear and tear and a few small tears on the last few pages (not affecting text), the book is inexcellent readingcondition. There are no markings, etc.---and the pages and binding are tight (see photo). **Note: All books listed as FIRST EDITIONS are stated by the publisher in words or number lines--or--only stated editions that include only the publisher and publication date. Check my feedback to see that I sell exactly as I describe. So buy now for this magnificent, impossible-to-findTHEATER COLLECTIBLE.ALL OF MY LISTINGS ARE BETTER THAN AN product!! IF YOUSEEK OUTINCENTIVES LIKE FREE SHIPPING-------- YOU'VE GOT IT!!! PLUS---CHOOSE WHAT YOU WANT TO PAY!!!! IF THE LISTED PRICE IS A BIT OUT OF YOUR PRICE RANGE, CHECK BEST OFFER AND STATE THE REASONABLEPRICEYOU WOULD LIKE TO PAY---CHANCES ARETHE ITEM WILL BE YOURS--IMMEDIATELY!! (Sometimes I even accept unreasonable offers!) DON'T JUST BROWSE!!! THIS IS THE ITEM YOU SEARCHED FOR---AND IT COULD BE YOURS FOR THE PRICE YOU WOULD LIKE!! NO WAITING FOR AN product TO END----AND NO DEAL LIKE THIS ANYWHERE ON THE INTERNET!!!! _______________________________________________________________________________________WANT TOSEE MORE LIKE THIS??FOR EXTRA-SPECIAL SAVINGSGO TOBARRYS BARGAIN BIN (CLICK HERE--)forBOOKS THOUSANDS OFUNIQUE TITLES (no duplication) ALMOST EXCLUSIVELY FIRST EDITIONS ! +MUSICIN ALL GENRES AND FORMATS(lps, 45s, 78s, and cassettes)+ASSORTED RARE CURIOSITIESEVERYTHING(except death and taxes) IS NEGOTIABLE!MAKE ME AN OFFER I CAN'T REFUSE!! (NO HORSE'S HEAD IN THE BED, PLEASE!)ALLREASONABLE OFFERS WILL BE ACCEPTED!!!(EVEN THE OCCASIONAL UNREASONABLE OFFER)Be sure to add me to your favorites list111112
