{"product_id":"9780571393671","title":"The Book of Panto","description":"\u003cp\u003e Author(s): Horwood, Craig Revel \u003cbr\u003e Binding: Hardback, \u003cbr\u003e Date of Publication: 08\/10\/2026,\u003cbr\u003e Pagination: 240 pages,\u003cbr\u003e ISBN13\\EAN\\SKU: 9780571393671,\u003cbr\u003e Description: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's behind you!The panto villain of Strictly Come Dancing pulls back the curtain on the colourful history of pantomime.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Craig Revel Horwood has performed in pantomime for twenty years, you could be forgiven for assuming he was always a fan of the genre. In fact, he used to be anything but. In The Book of Panto, he traces the moments that turned him from a sceptic to a whole-hearted fan of - and advocate for - panto, as he follows its journey from ancient, international roots to its current status as a beloved British phenomenon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eImmersing us in a cast of backstage characters - from celebrity performers to costumiers and script writers, set-designers to directors and producers - this book promises a romp through the ages that shows us (oh yes it does) why it's more popular today than ever before.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Griffin Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57462234808693,"sku":"9780571393671","price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0379\/1365\/7388\/files\/9780571393671.jpg?v=1785577620","url":"https:\/\/www.griffinbooksonline.live\/products\/9780571393671","provider":"Griffin Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}