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Alexander Hamilton (Biography by Ron Chernow)
The Ron Chernow biography that inspired Lin-Manuel Miranda to write the musical.
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Hamilton: The Revolution
The companion book to the musical, with the complete lyrics and the story behind the show.
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- Her, Him, Mom, Dad, A Friend, The Theatre Lover
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- Hamilton
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Why We Picked It
Written by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Jeremy McCarter, this behind-the-scenes companion book pairs the show's complete lyrics with annotations and the story of how Hamilton came together. It's a natural next step for any fan who wants to go deeper than the cast recording.
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A good fit for Her, Him, Mom, Dad, A Friend, The Theatre Lover who love Hamilton.
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