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Middlesex, England : Eel Pie Publishing, 1977.
First edition of this work by the legendary member of the Who. Quarto, original cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by Pete Townshend on the title page, “For Paul Pete Townshend.” Fine in a fine dust jacket.
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Middlesex, England : Eel Pie Publishing, 1977.
First edition of this work by the legendary member of the Who. Quarto, original cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by Pete Townshend on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket.
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New York : Simon and Schuster, 1978.
First edition of this authoritative biography of Igor Stravinsky. Quarto, original cloth, profusely illustrated with black-and-white photographs. From the collection of Tony, Grammy, and Emmy Award-winning composer Charles Strouse and his wife, choreographer Barbara Siman. Over his 50-year career, Charles Strouse wrote the music for such iconic musical theater hits as Bye Bye Birdie, Applause,Continue reading "Stravinsky: In Pictures and Documents."
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: Amberson Enterprises, Inc. Publisher, 1978.
First edition of Gottlieb’s complete catalogue of Leonard Bernstein’s works of music, writing, and film. Octavo, original wrappers. Association copy, Bernstein’s assistant and editor Jack Gottlieb’s personal copy with his ownership signature to the title page. Gottlieb worked for Bernstein for more that thirty years, first as his assistant and later as his editor, preparingContinue reading "Leonard Bernstein: A Complete Catalogue of His Works. Celebrating His 60th Birthday August 25, 1978."
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London : Elm Tree Books, 1978.
First edition of this illustrated companion to the 1979 Broadway production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Evita. Octavo, original boards, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by Tim Rice on the title page, “Hello Richard all best Tim Rice.” In near fine condition. Uncommon signed and inscribed.
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1979.
First edition of the musical score from the 1979 Broadway production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Evita. Quarto, original cloth, illustrated title page. Association copy, inscribed by Mathilde Pincus of Chelsea Music on the second free endpaper to Andrew Lloyd Webber, “To Andrew Lloyd Webber: This is our way of showing our greatContinue reading "Evita."
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New York : Ono Music and PolyGram Records, 1983.
John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s Heart Play: Unfinished Dialogue vinyl album. Boldly signed by Ono on the front panel, “Love, Yoko, NYC ’87.” In near fine condition, PSA/DNA authenticity certification label to the lower right corner. Record included.
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New York : CBS Inc, 1984.
The Official Music of the XXIIIrd Olympiad Los Angeles 1984 on vinyl, signed by legendary composer John Williams. Double-folding album with art direction by Lane/Donald and stamped with the Official Olympiad Los Angeles music label. Boldly signed by John Williams on the front cover. John Williams composed the Olympic Fanfare and Theme for the 1984Continue reading "John Williams Signed Official Music of the XXIIIrd Olympiad Los Angeles 1984."
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Chicago : Contemporary Books, 1985.
First edition of this celebrated collection of interviews with the great songwriters of the American musical theater. Royal octavo, original publisher’s boards, illustrated with 135 black-and-white photographs. Association copy, inscribed by both authors in the year of publication on the half title page, “Oct 18, 1985 Dear Charlie: Thanks for your contribution to this book,Continue reading "Notes on Broadway: Conversations with the Great Songwriters."
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London : Faber & Faber, 1985.
First edition of Townshend’s series of short fictions. Octavo, original blue cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “To Joe Pete Townshend.” Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Pentagram.
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Boston : Houghton Mifflin Company, 1985.
First American edition of Townshend’s series of short fictions. Octavo, original blue cloth. Inscribed and dated by Pete Townshend on the half-title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Pentagram.
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New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1985.
First printing of the second edition of this compilation of Dylan’s lyrics. Quarto, original glossy illustrated boards. Association copy, inscribed by Dylan to close friend and fellow legendary musician, George Harrison on the front free endpaper: “To George [surrounded by a sun] You’re Great And Always will be! Best wishes Bob Dylan/3/’86.” George Harrison wroteContinue reading "Bob Dylan Lyrics 1962-1985."
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New York : Doubleday & Company, Inc, 1985.
First edition of this biography of Nancy Sinatra’s legendary father. Square quarto, original publisher’s cloth, illustrated with over 400 photographs and a selective illustrated discography, with a filmography, bibliography, and appendices. Boldly signed and dated by the author in the year of publication on the front free endpaper, “Love, Nancy Sinatra Nov. 15, 1985.” FineContinue reading "Frank Sinatra: My Father."
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Boston : Little, Brown and Company, 1986.
First edition of this collection of photographs in celebration of the beauty, the drama, and the diversity of America. Square quarto, original publisher’s red cloth, illustrated with over 100 memorable black and white photographs. Association copy, lengthily inscribed by Kenny Rogers in the year of publication on the front free endpaper to celebrated portrait photographerContinue reading "Kenny Rogers’ America."
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Reykjavik : Vaka-Helgafell, 1987.
First edition of this work by the Nobel Prize-winning author. Quarto, original cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the illustrator to actress Julie Andrews on the front free endpaper, “August 1988 To Julie Andrews with thanks and appreciations Snorri Sveinn Fridriksson.” Additionally signed by Halldor Laxness on the half-title page. Illustrated by Snorri Sveinn Fridriksson.”Continue reading "The Bread of Life."
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Madison, WI : University of Wisconsin Press, 1987.
First edition. Octavo, original cloth. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Inscribed by the Babbitt, “For _____ ______, With warmest greetings, from Milton Babbitt P.S. how ty Rot-partitione!” Edited by Stephen Dembski and Joseph N. Straus. A very nice inscription.
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Boston : Little, Brown and Company, 1987.
First edition of this collection of portraits and personal observations of Kenny Rogers famous celebrity friends. Folio, original publisher’s cloth, illustrated with 80 photographs. Association copy, warmly inscribed by Kenny Rogers on the front free endpaper to celebrated portrait photographer Yousuf Karsh and his wife Estrellita, “Dear Yousuf and Estrellita! You were, you are andContinue reading "Your Friends and Mine."
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Toronto : Anthem Records Inc, 1989.
Rare ‘Presto’ album CD, signed by lead vocalist, bassist, and keyboardist Geddy Lee. Duodecimo, original CD case and illustrated lyrics booklet. Boldly signed by Lee in blue felt tip on the front panel of the lyrics booklet. In near fine condition.
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1989.
Original record, boldly signed by Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor and John Deacon on the front panel. In fine condition. Framed. The entire piece measures 18 inches by 18 inches. Rare and desirable signed by each member of Queen.
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Chicago : Margaux Publishing, 1993.
First edition of this illustrated work from the Laurance Ratner collection of photographs. Quarto, original black cloth with decorative metallic bas relief frame designed by Balazs Szabo, slipcase. No. 30 from an edition limited to 2000 copies. Signed by Laurance Ratner and inscribed by Szabo in silver ink on front free endpaper, “To Lenny TheContinue reading "Led Zeppelin: Live Dreams."
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New York : William Morrow and Company, Inc, 1993.
First edition of this memoir and cultural history by the legendary Levon Helm. Octavo, original publisher’s half-cloth, illustrated with black and white photographs. Association copy, inscribed by Levon Helm on the front free endpaper, “A.P. What a ball. We know how. Always a pleasure buddy. Come see me Levon Helm.” The recipient, Alan Pariser, wasContinue reading "This Wheel’s on Fire: Levon Helm and the Story of the Band."
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New York : Doubleday, 1993.
First edition of this biographical account of the band Nirvana. Octavo, original pictorial wrappers, illustrated with black and white photographs. Boldly signed in purple felt tip on the half-title page by Kurt Cobain, Krist Novoselic, and Dave Grohl and Pat Smear on the verso of the front panel. In very good condition. These signatures wereContinue reading "Come As You Are: The Story of Nirvana."
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New York : Pantheon, 1993.
First edition of this collection of poems and songs. Octavo, original cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the title page in the year of publication, “To Mort and Judy warm regards on Christmas Day Leonard Los Angeles 1993.” Cohen has include his trademark entwined heart stamp. The recipients were composer Mort Lindsey andContinue reading "Stranger Music: Selected Poems and Songs."
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Los Angeles : Harpo, 1993.
Original Harpo press kit from Oprah’s 1993 sensational primetime interview with Michael Jackson. Quarto, the kit contains a press release and biographies of Oprah and Michael Jackson. From the collection of Bill Zwecker. A member of the Broadcast Film Critics Association, Zwecker was a longtime entertainment and celebrity journalist. A Chicago native and second-generation newspaperContinue reading "Michael Jackson Talks to Oprah: 90 Prime-Time Minutes with the King of Pop Live!"
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First Edition
First Edition
Biography and Autobiography
Biography and Autobiography
