{"product_id":"lin-manuel-miranda-the-education-of-an-artist-9781668014707","title":"Lin-Manuel Miranda: The Education of an Artist","description":"\u003cb\u003eAn intimate and captivating exploration of Lin-Manuel Miranda's artistic journey, revealing how the creator of the Broadway musicals \u003ci\u003eHamilton\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eIn the Heights\u003c\/i\u003e found his unique voice through bold collaborations and a seamless blend of cultures, redefining the world of musical theater.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHow did Lin-Manuel Miranda, the sweet, sensitive son of Puerto Rican parents from an immigrant neighborhood in Manhattan, rise to become the preeminent musical storyteller of the 21st century? \u003ci\u003eLin-Manuel Miranda: The Education of an Artist \u003c\/i\u003eoffers a compelling narrative that traces Miranda's path from a friendly but often isolated child to the winner of multiple Tonys and Grammys for his Broadway hits \u003ci\u003eHamilton \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eIn the Heights\u003c\/i\u003e, a global chart-topping sensation for his songs in Disney's \u003ci\u003eMoana\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eEncanto\u003c\/i\u003e, and the recipient of a Pulitzer Prize and a MacArthur Genius Grant. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Miranda's journey is a testament to the power of creativity, collaboration, and cultural synthesis. Despite not being a musical prodigy, Miranda's insatiable drive to create art and learn from those around him propelled him to synthesize his Latino heritage with the pop, hip-hop, and Broadway musical styles of New York City. The unique blend allowed him to craft a new way of telling American stories. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Drawing on over 150 interviews with Miranda's family, friends, and mentors, including insights from Miranda himself, Daniel Pollack-Pelzner delves into the formative experiences that shaped Miranda's artistic vision. From his early musicals in high school and college to the creation of his professional masterpieces, this book reveals the sources of Miranda's creativity--not only as innate genius, but also as a result of exceptional openness and collaboration. With full access to Miranda's inner circle, this behind-the-scenes origin story is sure to captivate his legions of fans and beyond.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDaniel Pollack-Pelzner has written about theater and contemporary culture for \u003ci\u003eThe New Yorker\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Atlantic\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e. Born and raised in Oregon, he teaches theater history at Portland State University and is the scholar-in-residence at the Portland Shakespeare Project. He lives in Portland with his wife, whom he met in a fifth-grade production of \u003ci\u003eA Midsummer Night's Dream\u003c\/i\u003e, and their two children.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51589912789266,"sku":"9781668014707","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_0725bceb-ec2f-44b8-9ab5-ecabb3908897.jpg?v=1756813993","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/lin-manuel-miranda-the-education-of-an-artist-9781668014707","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}