The creation of one of the most beloved books & Broadway musicals of the century

"May is one of the foremost authorities on writer James Michener. In this book he takes you inside the creation of Michener s Tales of the South Pacific and the musical South Pacific May fascinates us with his detailed accounts of key players like Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein, Josh Logan, and many others."--Ken Womble, director of James Michener: An Epic Life

"Stephen J. May confirms his reputation as James Michener s most pertinent, sensitive, and accessible...