The Private World Of Leonard Bernstein by John Gruen
Photographs by Ken Heyman
The Viking Press, New York
1968 First Edition
Vintage Hardcover
Book Near Fine in a Fine Dust Jacket
In 'The Private World of Leonard Bernstein', Leonard Bernstein, conductor, composer, virtuoso pianist is seen as only few have been privileged to see him - off stage among his family and friends, working playing, speculating about the future.
Author John Gruen spent a summer in Italy with the vacationing Bernsteins, then observed the amazingly crowded routines of their life in New buy York and Connecticut.
Ken Heyman's brilliant vivid pictures bring into full view this attractive, meditative, energic, playful man and his extraordinary wife, children and friends.
The Private World of Leonard Bernstein' is a fascinating report from inside, words and pictures combining to convey the intimate experience of living under the impact of genius.
Profusely illustrated with black and white photos, many full-page.
Bookplate to ffep, name to half-title page.
Photographic front board. Clear acetate printed dust jacket.
A bright handsome copy.
Product code: The Private World Of Leonard Bernstein by John Gruen In Text and Pictures. buy First Edition Hardcover