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First Edition of Leonard Bernstein's The Unanswered Question: Six Talks at Harvard; Inscribed by Him
BERNSTEIN, LEONARD.
The Unanswered Question: Six Talks at Harvard.
Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press 1976.
First edition of this work by the legendary composer. Oblong, quarto, original illustrated boards, original slipcase, original records enclosed. Inscribed by the Leonard Bernstein on the front free endpaper. In near fine condition.
Price: $850.00 Item Number: 44062
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Jack Gottlieb's personal copy of Leonard Bernstein: A Complete Catalogue of His Works; compiled by him and with his ownership signature
[BERNSTEIN, LEONARD]. COMPILED BY JACK GOTTLIEB.
Leonard Bernstein: A Complete Catalogue of His Works. Celebrating His 60th Birthday August 25, 1978.
: 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, preparing for publication Bernstein’s books, scores, catalogues, programs and jackets. In his memoir “Working with Bernstein”, Gottlieb relayed, “Close to my heart were the editing jobs I did on three of Bernstein’s popular books. First was ‘The Joy of Music,’ on which I had the pleasure of working with the genial Henry Simon of Simon and Schuster. The next two books, also S&S publications, were co-edited with gentlemen who have since become distinguished men of letters: Michael Korda on ‘Young People’s Concerts for Reading and Listening’ and Robert Gottlieb (no relation) on ‘The Infinite Variety of Music’ (pp. 22-23). In addition to managing negotiations with Bernstein’s publishers, Gottlieb managed Bernstein’s over-booked professional schedule and shared the unique experience of navigating the 20th century American landscape of conducting and composition as a relative minority of Jewish faith and ancestry. In fine condition with Gottlieb’s annotations throughout. Accompanied by two Brandies University programs from concerts in 1952 and 1953 directed by Bernstein and from Gottlieb’s collection. Rare and desirable from the collection of Bernstein’s instrumental assistant.
Price: $750.00 Item Number: 135237
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First edition of Leonard Bernstein's The Joy of Music; inscribed by him to his personal assistant and editor Jack Gottlieb who facilitated the book's publication
BERNSTEIN, LEONARD.
The Joy of Music.
New York: Simon and Schuster 1959.
First edition of Bernstein’s first collection of essays and conversations on the world of music; a national best-seller on its publication, this copy from the personal collection of his personal assistant Jack Gottleib. Octavo, original cloth, frontispiece portrait of Bernstein conducting by Roy Stevens. Association copy, inscribed by Bernstein in the year of publication on the front free endpaper, “This copy is for Jack, who may not have written this book, by might as well have- with thanks and affection, Lenny 28 Oct ’59.” The recipient, Jack Gottlieb, was not only Bernstein’s personal assistant, but a trained composer and musician who played an instrumental role in the shaping and publication of Bernstein’s first three books. In his memoir “Working with Bernstein”, Gottlieb relayed, “Close to my heart were the editing jobs I did on three of Bernstein’s popular books. First was ‘The Joy of Music,’ on which I had the pleasure of working with the genial Henry Simon of Simon and Schuster. The next two books, also S&S publications, were co-edited with gentlemen who have since become distinguished men of letters: Michael Korda on ‘Young People’s Concerts for Reading and Listening’ and Robert Gottlieb (no relation) on ‘The Infinite Variety of Music’ (pp. 22-23). In addition to single-handedly managing negotiations with Bernstein’s publishers, Gottlieb managed Bernstein’s over-booked professional schedule and shared the unique experience of navigating the 20th century American landscape of conducting and composition as a relative minority of Jewish faith and ancestry. Very good in a good dust jacket. Jacket design by Ronald Clyne. With Gottlieb’s newspaper clippings related to the publication of the book laid in. An exceptional association copy, inscribed by Bernstein to the man who not only facilitated this volume’s publication, but Bernstein’s success and recognition as an American composer.
Price: $12,500.00 Item Number: 135190
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First edition of the piano and vocal score of Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Wadsworth's A Quiet Place; inscribed by Leonard Bernstein to his assistant and editor Jack Gottlieb
BERNSTEIN, LEONARD AND STEPHEN WADSWORTH.
A Quiet Place: An Opera in Three Acts.
n.d.: Jani Publications, Inc./Boosey & Hawkes .
First edition of the piano and vocal score of Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Wadsworth’s A Quiet Place from the collection of Bernstein’s assistant and editor Jack Gottlieb. Quarto, original wrappers. Association copy, inscribed by Bernstein on the title page, “For Yakele [“Little Jack” in Yiddish, spelled with Yiddish characters], with eternal gratitude. + love. LB. April ’88.” The recipient, Jack Gottlieb worked for Bernstein for more that thirty years, first as his assistant and later as his editor, preparing for publication Bernstein’s books, scores, catalogues, programs and jackets. In his memoir “Working with Bernstein”, Gottlieb relayed, “Close to my heart were the editing jobs I did on three of Bernstein’s popular books. First was ‘The Joy of Music,’ on which I had the pleasure of working with the genial Henry Simon of Simon and Schuster. The next two books, also S&S publications, were co-edited with gentlemen who have since become distinguished men of letters: Michael Korda on ‘Young People’s Concerts for Reading and Listening’ and Robert Gottlieb (no relation) on ‘The Infinite Variety of Music’ (pp. 22-23). In addition to managing negotiations with Bernstein’s publishers, Gottlieb managed Bernstein’s over-booked professional schedule and shared the unique experience of navigating the 20th century American landscape of conducting and composition as a relative minority of Jewish faith and ancestry. In very good condition. An exceptional association.
Price: $2,250.00 Item Number: 135429
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Leonard Bernstein's assistant and editor Jack Gottlieb's personal copy of the December 1997 Sotheby's auction catalog of the estate of Leonard Bernstein
[BERNSTEIN, LEONARD; JACK GOTTLIEB].
A Legend: Property from the Estate of Leonard Bernstein Sotheby’s December 1997 Catalog.
New York: Sotheby's, Inc 1997.
Leonard Bernstein’s assistant and editor Jack Gottlieb’s personal copy of the December 1997 Sotheby’s auction catalog of the estate of Leonard Bernstein. Quarto, original pictorial wrappers. With Gottlieb’s notes throughout including the hammer price for each lot that sold in the auction. He has also marked the page that has a lengthy quote from him describing a French provincial walnut style folding table in the catalog, “In the inner sanctum – the staging area for super-human accomplishment – stood that table, where the Maestro marked up his performing scores in crystal-clear intricate detail, like a a fine jeweler polishing precious stones… The telephone with its numerous intercom and outreach buttons, was always blinking, blinking. All around were tchotchkes galore: cigarette paraphernalia, a hotel bell, music boxes, kaleidoscopes, gadgets. Photos of family in silver frames… I had never noticed that the table had “cabriole legs.” – Jack Gottlieb.” Gottlieb worked for Bernstein for more that thirty years, first as his assistant and later as his editor, preparing for publication Bernstein’s books, scores, catalogues, programs and jackets. In his memoir “Working with Bernstein”, Gottlieb relayed, “Close to my heart were the editing jobs I did on three of Bernstein’s popular books. First was ‘The Joy of Music,’ on which I had the pleasure of working with the genial Henry Simon of Simon and Schuster. The next two books, also S&S publications, were co-edited with gentlemen who have since become distinguished men of letters: Michael Korda on ‘Young People’s Concerts for Reading and Listening’ and Robert Gottlieb (no relation) on ‘The Infinite Variety of Music’ (pp. 22-23). In addition to managing negotiations with Bernstein’s publishers, Gottlieb managed Bernstein’s over-booked professional schedule and shared the unique experience of navigating the 20th century American landscape of conducting and composition as a relative minority of Jewish faith and ancestry. In near fine condition. A unique and revealing piece of Bernstein’s legacy.
Price: $400.00 Item Number: 135684
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“Music, of all the arts, stands in a special region, unlit by any star but its own": First Edition of The Joy of Music; Inscribed by Leonard Bernstein
BERNSTEIN, LEONARD .
The Joy of Music.
New York: Simon and Schuster 1959.
First edition of this classic work, a national best-seller on its publication, Bernstein’s first collection of essays and conversations on the world of music. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the the author on the front free endpaper, “For Ed Hiller Sincerely Leonard Bernstein.” Fine in a good dust jacket. Jacket design by Ronald Clyne. Rare and desirable signed by Bernstein.
Price: $4,500.00 Item Number: 129577