Seattle Rep's LYDIA AND THE TROLL: Beyond the Theatre
Due to COVID-19, Seattle Rep's production of LYDIA AND THE TROLL by Justin Huertas was cancelled. This list of books and films, compiled in order to enhance patrons' experience of the show, was created by librarians at Seattle Public Library prior to the pandemic. Although you can't place physical items on hold during the Library closure, you can plan for the future by placing them on your "For Later Shelf." Log into your account, and from the item's catalog page, look to the right and simply click on "For Later.”
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Gay Seattle
Winner of a 2004 Washington State Book Award, this carefully researched and detailed history documents a century of struggle and progress in Seattle’s gay community. Revised and updated in 2013.
Format: Book
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Puppetry
Puppets have been used in theater for thousands of years. Explore this rich tradition in this lavishly illustrated history of puppetry across the ages and continents, from the shadow puppets of Java to the modern-day Muppets.
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The Hero With A Thousand Faces
Playwright Justin Huertas cites Joseph Campbell’s ideas about mythology and the hero’s journey as a major source of influence on his work.
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The Power of Myth
Based on the PBS television series with Bill Moyers, this book includes extended interview transcripts and additional discussions omitted from the documentary.
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D'Aulaires' Book of Trolls
Learn all about Norwegian trolls in this classic work of folklore for children.
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Seattle's Fremont
LYDIA AND THE TROLL is set in Fremont. Learn the history of this quirky Seattle neighborhood, home of the Fremont Troll, the Lenin statue, and annual naked bicycle rides.
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How to Make It in the New Music Business
A struggling singer-songwriter, like our heroine in LYDIA AND THE TROLL, can find advice for a successful career with this guide to the music business.
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Loser
Seattle has a long history of outsider music, and it’s all detailed here in this history of the Northwest punk and grunge scene of the 1990s. This 20th anniversary edition includes an expanded discography and updates on key figures.
Format: Book
Availability: In-library use only at this time
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Walking Seattle
Seattle’s landmarks and landscape are integral to the setting of LYDIA AND THE TROLL. Explore them yourself with this walking guide to Seattle's neighborhoods.
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Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth With Bill Moyers
Bill Moyers’ interviews with Joseph Campbell introduced his theories on comparative mythology to a wide audience in this six-part PBS series.
Format: Streaming Video
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