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Bernstein, Leonard. (1918–1990) [Gruen, John. (1926–2016) & Heyman, Ken. (b. 1930)]. The Private World of Leonard Bernstein - SIGNED. New York: Ridge Press Book/ Viking Press . 1968. First edition. Richly illustrated with photographs, showing both the public and private sides of this phenomenal talent and personality. Boldly signed and inscribed in black ink by Bernstein on the half title. Pictorial hardcover, 191 pp. Fine.


Leonard Bernstein, conductor, composer, virtuso 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 Greun spent a summer in Italy with the vacationing Bernsteins, then observed the amazingly crowded routines of their life in New 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 imtimate experience of living under the impact of genius. Profusely illustrated with black and white photos, many full-page.

Bernstein, Leonard. (1918–1990) [Gruen, John. (1926–2016) & Heyman, Ken. (b. 1930)] The Private World of Leonard Bernstein - SIGNED

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Bernstein, Leonard. (1918–1990) [Gruen, John. (1926–2016) & Heyman, Ken. (b. 1930)]. The Private World of Leonard Bernstein - SIGNED. New York: Ridge Press Book/ Viking Press . 1968. First edition. Richly illustrated with photographs, showing both the public and private sides of this phenomenal talent and personality. Boldly signed and inscribed in black ink by Bernstein on the half title. Pictorial hardcover, 191 pp. Fine.


Leonard Bernstein, conductor, composer, virtuso 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 Greun spent a summer in Italy with the vacationing Bernsteins, then observed the amazingly crowded routines of their life in New 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 imtimate experience of living under the impact of genius. Profusely illustrated with black and white photos, many full-page.