Featuring an introduction by Victoria Leacock Hoffman, a producer, filmmaker, and writer, as well as 15 stunning production photos in a glossy insert, Rent: The Complete Book and Lyrics of the Broadway Musical is a must for all die-hard fans of the show, and for those who are only just discovering this musical marvel. The Pulitzer Prize-winning musical Rent marked a new chapter in the history of Broadway musicals. It captured the hopes and fears of a generation and encapsulated them in a story about a group of young artists living in New York as the threat of AIDS began to spread, and as they struggled to find a way to pay their rent. Despite the fact that the show's 12-year Broadway run will end in early September, this Tony Award-winning musical will live on forever in this simple gem of a libretto, documenting the lyrics and text that shaped a generation.