{"title":"Matt Ray","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatt Ray\u003c\/strong\u003e explores the intricate relationship between nature and creativity, inviting readers into a world where the wild and the artistic converge. His works, such as \u003cem\u003eBark of Millions\u003c\/em\u003e, blend evocative storytelling with a profound appreciation for the natural environment, offering fresh perspectives on our cultural connection to the outdoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in the \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e category, Ray’s writing is perfect for those interested in reflective, thought-provoking narratives that celebrate the beauty and complexity of nature. His books encourage a deeper understanding of how art and environment inform each other in meaningful ways.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bark-of-millions-by-taylor-mac-9798894145037","title":"Bark of Millions","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe rock opera \u003cem\u003eBark of Millions\u003c\/em\u003e is an incomparable celebration of queerness, and here from its award-winning creators Taylor Mac and Matt Ray is the experience in book form, including lyrics and music for 50 of the show's songs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBark of Millions\u003c\/em\u003e the show is an electrifying collision of performance, live music, and drag spectacle in a four-hour rock opera celebration of queerness. The show features 55 original songs by theatre masterminds Taylor Mac, a MacArthur Fellow, Ibsen Award winner, and Pulitzer Prize finalist, and Matt Ray, Obie Award-winning composer. \"Why 55? It's one for every year following Stonewall.\" The songs are performed by a powerhouse collective of 23 international artists. With the fierce elation of a pride parade, \u003cem\u003eBark of Millions\u003c\/em\u003e is a luxuriant, provocative spectacle unlike any other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBark of Millions\u003c\/em\u003e the book is an expression and extension of this transportive experience. It's for the queer community and for theatre obsessives and musicians and performers. Included in the box set are a book of lyrics and a book of music sheets for 50 of the songs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48340653474028,"sku":"9798894145037","price":120.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9798894145037-bark-of-millions-1.jpg?v=1789022563"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/matt-ray.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}