Bernstein, Leonard. (1918–1990). Leonard Bernstein Book The Joy of Music - SIGNED. New York: Simon and Schuster. 1959. Fourth Printing.
Signed copy of the first published book by the great American composer and conductor. Bernstein has signed and inscribed ("For Paul / Leonard Bernstein / Best wishes") the title page to Paul McMahon. 305 pp. Hardcover; dust jacket with wear and tears at corners; overall in fine condition. 6.5 x 9.5 inches (16 x 24.5 cm).
From the library of Paul McMahon, a critic, photographer and artist who worked for more than 13 years touring with Marlene Dietrich as the icon’s stage manager, announcer, dresser, secretary and escort, and later spent 25 years as an arts and entertainment reviewer and photographer with Gay Community News, Esplanade, Tommy’s Connection, The Mirror, Bay Windows and other publications.
Bernstein, Leonard. (1918–1990). Leonard Bernstein Book The Joy of Music - SIGNED. New York: Simon and Schuster. 1959. Fourth Printing.
Signed copy of the first published book by the great American composer and conductor. Bernstein has signed and inscribed ("For Paul / Leonard Bernstein / Best wishes") the title page to Paul McMahon. 305 pp. Hardcover; dust jacket with wear and tears at corners; overall in fine condition. 6.5 x 9.5 inches (16 x 24.5 cm).
From the library of Paul McMahon, a critic, photographer and artist who worked for more than 13 years touring with Marlene Dietrich as the icon’s stage manager, announcer, dresser, secretary and escort, and later spent 25 years as an arts and entertainment reviewer and photographer with Gay Community News, Esplanade, Tommy’s Connection, The Mirror, Bay Windows and other publications.