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As new condition black boards/powder blue spine/black spine lettering contained in an as new condition non price-clipped color photographic dust jacket. Includes Foreword by Mitch Albom; Dedication; Introduction: How Do You Keep the Music Playing?; Acknowledgments; and List of Artwork. Illustrated with black-and-white photographs, color photographs, and black-and-white drawings by Tony Bennett. "A moving and inspiring memoir from one of the greatest musical artists of all time." "My given name is Anthony Dominick Benedetto, and Benedetto in Italian means 'the blessed one.' I couldn't say it any better than that." - Tony Bennett "Legendary singer, artist, and performer, Tony Bennett has been one of the world's most beloved entertainers for more than six decades. From the 78 to the LP to the digital age, Tony has done it all and is still at the top of his game. In decade after decade, this artistic icon - who has won seventeen Grammys, sung for ten presidents, and performed for royalty - has refused to compromise his vision or values. His unwavering commitment to quality has helped him stay true to his classic sound and is the reason his music continues to endure. Mentored by such legends as Duke Ellington, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, and Nat King Cole, Bennett has only gotten better with age, and his popularity continues to grow as each new generation discovers his timeless songs and incredible voice. In this entertaining and thoughtful memoir, a collection of soulful reflections and philosophies from his life and career, Bennett share stories of friends and family and the essential lessons they have taught him: of the value of hard work and of creating art that continues to inspire; of perseverance and a dedication to excellence; of the necessity of humility, love, respect, and, most important, gratitude. Bennett cherishes the passion and insatiable thirst for knowledge that have shaped his life and made each day a journey of discovery. He pays tribute to all the remarkable talents he has had the honor to work with and to learn from, including Luciano Pavarotti, Judy Garland, Cary Grant, Fred Astaire, Count Basie, Louis Amstrong, Aretha Franklin, Barbara Streisand, Paul McCaartney, Amy Winehouse, Willie Nelson, Lady Gaga, David Hockney, and k.d. lang, to name just a few. A magnificent testament to an extraordinary man and his art, and illustrated with Tony Bennett's own beautiful hand-drawn artwork, Life Is a Gift is a work that will captivate, delight, and be cherished by music lovers of all ages." - from the inner front and rear jacket flaps. N° de ref. del artículo 002626
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Título: Life is a Gift: The Zen of Bennett [FIRST ...
Editorial: Harper, New York
Año de publicación: 2012
Encuadernación: Hardcover
Ilustrador: Bennett, Tony
Condición: As New
Condición de la sobrecubierta: As New
Edición: 1st Edition
