Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2193012 in Books
• Published on: 2006-10
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 2
• Binding: Audio CD

From AudioFile
This full-cast adaptation of Irving's classic story, about a persnickety schoolteacher's encounter with a spectral headless horseman, is clearly a labor of love. The music is excellent and mostly well placed, and sound effects are effectively done. Unfortunately, the acting doesn't always measure up. Lincoln Clark is good as Icabod Crane, but most of the other players overact, those portraying Katrina and Brom all the time, the latter painfully. Even the narration is over the top, delivered in an affected, pseudo-cultured accent. Still, the program has some spooky effects and passages. It might serve best as an adjunct to the story in the classroom. W.M. © AudioFile 2007, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine

Customer Reviews

I really loved this production
I make no bones about it. I am an Legend of Sleepy Hollow fanatic. I have loved the story ever since growing up in that wonderful region along the Tappan Zee. Every Autumn, I look forward to reliving what WAshington Irving so lovingly captured. This production is simply a wonder to behold. It captures the flavor and feel of what Mr. Irving with our doubt meant to present. I was stunned to discover (to their credit) that this production remained very faithful to the book (something rarely done in this Hip Hop age). This is a great CD and I hope everyone gets a chance to enjoy the acting and very powerful music score. Get a copy, you will be glad you did.

Absolutely True to the Book!
After listening to a friend's copy of Colonial Radio Theatre's "Legend of Sleepy Hollow" I decided to purchase some for myself and to give as gifts for next Halloween. Of all the audio or movie productions I know of, this is by far the only one most like Washington Irving's book.
What fascinates me is that Irving's sumptuous and colorful writing style has been lovingly captured by the actors. Even his wonderfully descriptive--not to mention extensive--narration is performed with ease, gently drawing the listener into the spirit-filled world of Sleepy Hollow.
I applaud the producers who, employing excellent production values, have chosen to maintain the integrity of the original book.

A CLASSIC
I bought this CD last Halloween, and I just ordered one as a gift. I read the Library Jouranl review. WOW! has this reviewer ever read the book?? The "acting is over the top??" The BOOK is over the top! This recording nailed Washington Irving's beautiful words and brought the whole flavour of the book to life. The acting is great! Lincoln Clark is THE definative Ichabod Crane. The narration draws you in, and the music score deserves a CD of its own. This will surely be a Halloween tradition in my family. Library Journal - dust off the book and read it again. You will see that this production by the incredible Colonial Radio Theatre hits the nail on the head. It is a masterpiece!