Timber framed buildings; whether they are medieval halls; barns; grand houses; or picturesque cottages; form one of the most delightful features of our historic towns and countryside. They catch our imagination as we admire the skill and craft of the carpenters who created them; with a strength and quality that has seen many of them survive for over six centuries. Using his own photographs; drawings and detailed diagrams; Trevor Yorke helps us to understand what such buildings may have originally looked like; the challenging technology behind their construction; how they have changed over the years; and the details by which we can date them. He also lists some of the prime examples that are open to the viewing public.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Wonderful in every wayBy jjoMy only note of caution is that for those looking for nothing more than a backstage story of how this musical got made; you will only like part of the book. This is a cultural history; using Fiddler to examine how Jews have dealt with the notion of the Eastern European shtetl. It therefore starts with how Sholem Aleichem wrote what he wrote; and how his stories and plays were viewed in Europe and the U.S. It then moves on to Fiddler. While it does provide an extraordinary behind the scenes look; the real focus is on how making the play caused the creators to reassess their heritage. Finally; it looks at how Fiddler has played around the world. The weakest section is on the creation of the movie; but even that had some interest. Extremely well written; so if the subject matter interests you; you should really enjoy the book.6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. A brilliant; meticulously researched scholarly bookBy DKSforWritingI first fell in love with FIDDLER ON THE ROOF when I saw it performed on stage. I was twelve years old. My family played the record (LP) so many times; there were grooves within the grooves. In 1971; I again fell in love with FIDDLER when the movie; staring Israeli actor; Chaim Topol;was released. And now I have fallen in love with FIDDLER all over again thanks to Alisa Solomons scholarly book; WONDER OF WONDERS; A CULTURAL HISTORY OF FIDDLER ON THE ROOF. Solomon is a brilliant writer who; through meticulous research (all notated) details a complete history and evolution of a phenomenon that; even today; 50 years after first appearing on Broadway; continues to speak to a global audience; crossing many different cultures and faith backgrounds. Solomons ability to recognize; impeccably research and cohesively and flawlessly describe precisely how FIDDLER became such a beloved global gem; is; in itself; a phenomenon. Solomon provides an encyclopedic knowledge of her subject; and in so doing; offers an erudite compilation that includes rare pictures and wonderful anecdotes taken from interviews (also meticulously documented) with surviving FIDDLER participants and their children. Anyone that loves FIDDLER will love-and learn--from this book.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Everyone can relate to Fiddler on the Roof--even the Japanese!By Vickie RubinsonFascinating account of the history of the famous play "Fiddler on the Roof." Interesting behind-the-scenes stories of Zero Mostel and the other talented actors from the Broadway show. Interestingly; people from all over the world; including the Japanese; can relate to the story of an over protective father who wants his young daughters to marry well. Everyone can relate to this age old tale of "marrying upwards."I read this two years ago so I dont recall the details; but I highly recommend it. Zero Mostel was a wonderful actor.