Ira Feinstein Michael (4 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. reproductions of related memorabilia: photos, letters, song sheets, posters, Etc. (illustrator). 1st. First Edition, First Printing; dj w/unclipped price; 352 clean, unmarked pages/index; CD in rear.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st Edition. 1st Printing. Signed. 400 pages. Published in 2012. Book-length account on subject, with accompanying materials. The best book on George and Ira Gershwin ever published in our time. Advance Promotional Copy of the Deluxe Clamshell Box Edition. Precedes and should not be confused with the regular trade edition. Published in a small and limited one-time-only print run whose limitation is not stated. The Deluxe Edition is now rare. An incomparable production by Melcher Media: Oversize-volume format. The Deluxe Edition comes with three special features: a) the Book itself; b) the bonus Compact Disc (CD) of all-new recordings of twelve Gershwin classic songs; and c) the Memorabilia Folder with frame-able reproductions of twelve Gershwin artifacts. In addition, the Promotional Copy comes, laid into the book, with an 8 X 9 inch original silver-gelatin print, a portrait of the author/performer, signed and inscribed by Michael Feinstein. Dazzling blue-and-gold clamshell box. Printed on pristine-white, thick coated stock paper to the highest standards. In pictorial DJ with titles on the cover and spine, as issued. Presents, in its Deluxe Edition format, Michael Feinstein's "The Gershwins And Me: A Personal History In Twelve Songs". Nice work if you can get it. For there's nothing left to say: This is THE definitive, absolute best book on the Gershwin genius and legacy of and for our time. "No other writer could give us such an authoritative insider's perspective on these titans of American culture" (Publisher's blurb). An absolute "must-have" title for George and Ira Gershwin and Michael Feinstein collectors. This is a Promotional Copy of the Deluxe Clamshell Box Edition. It comes, laid into the book, with an 8 X 9 inch original silver-gelatin print, a portrait of the author/performer, that is very boldly and beautifully signed and inscribed in black pen-marker by him: "Gratefully, Michael Feinstein [heart symbol]". It is signed directly on the print itself, not on a tipped-in page. There is no recipient named. This title is a great book. As far as we know, this is the only promotional copy (with signed and inscribed print) of the Deluxe Edition available online and is in especially fine condition: Clean, crisp, and bright. Please note: Precedes and should NOT be confused with the regular trade edition. Michael Feinstein signed the print, NOT the book. A rare copy thus. Lavishly illustrated with archival plates, 1 CD, 1 Memorabilia Folder, 1 original silver-gelatin print. Three of the greatest artists of American music. A fine set. ISBN 1451645309. Signed by Author.

First Edition. First Printing. Signed by the author Michael Feinstein and dated by him in the year of publication with a small heart drawing next to his signature. Quarto, 351 pages. Illustrated. As new in an as new dust jacket. A loving and insightful history of Ira and George Gershwin by entertainer, singer, and the ÒAmbassador of the Great American SongbookÓ, Michael Feinstein, related through twelve chapters, each highlighting an individual Gershwin song, from ÔStrike Up the BandÕ (1927) to ÔLove Is Here to StayÕ (1938). Includes a CD of Michael FeinsteinÕs original recordings of each of the twelve songs profiled in the book. With photographs throughout of personal moments and much rare Gershwin memorabilia Feinstein has collected over the years. As the publisher notes: ÒMichael Feinstein was just twenty years old [1977] when he got the chance of a lifetime: a job with his hero, Ira Gershwin. During their six-year partnership, the two became close friends. Feinstein blossomed under GershwinÕs mentorship, and Gershwin was reinvigorated by the younger manÕs zeal for his and his brother GeorgeÕs legacy.No other writer could give us such an authoritative inside perspective on these titans of American culture.Ó Sadly, George Gershwin passed away in 1937. In 1986, as a tribute to the music and the men he loved, Feinstein recorded his first CD, ÔPure GershwinÕ, which was released the following year to great acclaim. He is also a multi-platinum-selling, five-time Grammy-nominated recording artist and currently serves as Artistic Director for The Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel, Indiana.

Hardcover. First Edition; First Printing. Very Good+ in a Very Good+ dust jacket. Remainder mark on bottom text block edge. Light edgewear on top and side panel edges. Small open tear on rear panel top corner. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall.