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2024réf. Adhya-9780443239465ELSEVIER 2024. HB. New. ELSEVIER hardcover
2024réf. Adhya-9780443239465ELSEVIER 2024. HB. New. ELSEVIER hardcover
2000réf. DADAX0769282253Alfred Publishing 2000-08-01. paperback. New. 9.25x0.25x12.25. Buy with confidence. Excellent Customer Service & Return policy. Alfred Publishing paperback
1933réf. 502090Bold Signature in black ink on a stiff gray card 1933. 3 1/2" x 6 1/4". Together with a mailing envelope bearing 2 cancelled stamps postmarked New York April 21 1933 and with Gershwin's holograph return address on verso.
1933réf. 502090Bold Signature in black ink on a stiff gray card 1933. 3 1/2" x 6 1/4". Together with a mailing envelope bearing 2 cancelled stamps postmarked New York April 21 1933 and with Gershwin's holograph return address on verso. books
réf. CNAP098aSan Francisco: The Arion Press 2013. Hardcover. New. Walker Kara. Quarto 12-5/8 by 9-3/4 inches 136 pages. Prints editioned by Derrière L'Etoile Studio NYC under the supervision of Maurice Sanchez. Bound with red leather spine and printed cotton sides in slipcase. Edition of 400 numbered and signed copies for sale. This artist book of Porgy & Bess the libretto by DuBose Heyward and Ira Gershwin is the occasion for Kara Walker's first series of lithographs. The book contains 16 lithographs Porgy & Bess has been controversial since its premiere in 1935; Kara Walker is known for her controversial art on themes of race violence and American history. In her Artist's Statement she says of the characters: "they've become archetypes of another no less grand drama that of: 'American Negroes drawn up by white authors and retooled by individual actors amid charges of racism and counter charges of high-art on stage and screen in the face of social and political upheaval over generations." This fraught status along with memories of her mother's reaction to a cast recording led her to render them in a straightforward way ".more an homage to the feeling of the music. And to that feeling I had as a child of a heavy atmosphere hanging around a timeless act of love." ___POSTAGE: International customers please note that additional postage may apply as the standard does not always cover costs; please inquire for details. ___Swan's Fine Books is pleased to be a member of the ABAA ILAB and IOBA and we stand behind every book we sell. Please contact us with any questions you may have we are here to help. The Arion Press hardcover
réf. CNAP098aSan Francisco: The Arion Press 2013. Hardcover. New. Walker Kara. Quarto 12-5/8 by 9-3/4 inches 136 pages. Prints editioned by Derrière L'Etoile Studio NYC under the supervision of Maurice Sanchez. Bound with red leather spine and printed cotton sides in slipcase. Edition of 400 numbered and signed copies for sale. This artist book of Porgy & Bess the libretto by DuBose Heyward and Ira Gershwin is the occasion for Kara Walker's first series of lithographs. The book contains 16 lithographs Porgy & Bess has been controversial since its premiere in 1935; Kara Walker is known for her controversial art on themes of race violence and American history. In her Artist's Statement she says of the characters: "they've become archetypes of another no less grand drama that of: 'American Negroes drawn up by white authors and retooled by individual actors amid charges of racism and counter charges of high-art on stage and screen in the face of social and political upheaval over generations." This fraught status along with memories of her mother's reaction to a cast recording led her to render them in a straightforward way ".more an homage to the feeling of the music. And to that feeling I had as a child of a heavy atmosphere hanging around a timeless act of love." ___POSTAGE: International customers please note that additional postage may apply as the standard does not always cover costs; please inquire for details. ___Swan's Fine Books is pleased to be a member of the ABAA ILAB and IOBA and we stand behind every book we sell. Please contact us with any questions you may have we are here to help. The Arion Press hardcover books
1938réf. 008119London- New York-Toronto: Longmans Green and Co. 1938 1938. First Edition . Cloth. Very Good /Very Good DJ. Photographs And Reproductions. 252 Pp. Red And Yellow Cloth First Binding With Yellow Dj Printed In Red And Black. Correct Alignment Of Black Printing On Tile Page "Painting By Siqueiros" Does Not Touch The Illustration But Does In The Limited Editon. Inscribed By The Dedicatee Ira Gershwin And Signed With His Characteristic Drawing Of Himself Bowing Dated In 1953 As A Gift From Ira Gershwin To A Friend Of His Then-Archivist Lawrence Stewart And With A George Gershwin Signed Personal Check 1934 Laid In Loosely As An Additional Personal Gift From Ira Gershwin. Merle Armitage's Well-Designed And Edited Collection Of Tributes To George Gershwin From Luminaries Including His Brother Ira Oscar Hammerstein Ii Paul Whiteman Walter Damrosch Dubose Heyward Irving Berlin Arnold Schoenberg Serge Koussevitzky And Jerome Kern. Book Is Very Good Light Wear At Corners; Dj Very Bright Yellow Very Clean Without The Usual Browning To Spine Light Wear Short Corner Tears And Tiny Losses At Corners. London- New York-Toronto: Longmans, Green and Co. 1938 hardcover
1937réf. 145295Detroit January 20 1937. Special Detroit Symphony Concert display program featuring Gershwin as conductor and pianist. One page small octavo Special Detroit Symphony Concert display program selections of 'Porgy and Bess' and 'Rhapsody in Blue' clipped and adhered to the front advertisements to the rear. Presentation copy inscribed by George Gershwin "to Charlotte Good wishes George Gershwin." In near fine condition with a few tiny punctures and light corner creasing. The piece is 5.5 inches by 8.75 inches. Famed musician George Gershwin signed this program only six months before his death. The Special Detroit Symphony Concert featuring Gershwin conducting and on the piano highlighted some of his best work including 'Rhapsody in Blue' and 'Porgy and Bess.' The concert was well-received and Gershwin was invited to perform the next season; however after Gershwin returned to Beverly Hills to prepare for another concert he began to suffer blinding headaches and a recurring impression that he smelled burning rubber. At his Los Angeles performance on February 11 1937 Gershwin normally a superb pianist suffered coordination problems and blackouts during the concert. These headaches and olfactory hallucinations continued for months until his collapse and subsequent coma. In the early hours of July 11 1937 doctors at Cedars removed a large brain tumor but unfortunately Gershwin died that morning at the age of 38. unknown
1934réf. 000903TORONTO ONTARIO CANADA 1934. On offer is a super Massey Hall concert programme date January 19 1934 for a performance by George Gershwin boldly signed by the composer over his printed name. Traces of a few tape repairs to the some of the edges and folds not affecting text or signature. Overall G. . Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Programme. unknown
1931réf. 6083-1George Gershwin Endorses Simon Bucharoff's In 1931 Letter GEORGE GERSHWIN 1898-1937. Gershwin was an American composer and pianist whose compositions spanned popular jazz and classical genres. TLS. 1 pg. 8" x 10". March 31 1931. New York. A typed letter signed "George Gershwin" to "Mr. Simon Bucharoff": "I've been looking through your book called A sic MODERN PIANIST'S TEXT BOOK and fine that it is practically complete from a pianist's standpoint. If I were to go on tour playing the piano I feel that your book would be the only one necessary to take along so far as developing and keeping up the technique is concerned. I will be happy to recommend your book wherever possible. Good luck to you". Simon Bucharoff 1881-1955 was a Russian-American pianist composer and educator who lectured and taught on the piano and musical composition. His textbook on the piano was published in 1931 and Gershwin's endorsement surely would have been used for marketing and commercial purposes. The same year this letter was sent Gershwin's Of Thee I Sing became the first musical comedy to win the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. The letter is paired with a black-and-white image of Gershwin. Both are mounted on white in a black wooden frame. All are in fine condition though the letter has some folds and the signature is somewhat light.
réf. 6038GEORGE GERSHWIN 1898-1937. Gershwin was an American composer and pianist whose compositions spanned popular jazz and classical genres.TLS. 1 pg. 8 x 10. March 31 1931. New York. A typed letter signed George Gershwin to Mr. Simon Bucharoff: Ive been looking through your book called A sic MODERN PIANISTS TEXT BOOK and fine that it is practically complete from a pianists standpoint. If I were to go on tour playing the piano I feel that your book would be the only one necessary to take along so far as developing and keeping up the technique is concerned. I will be happy to recommend your book wherever possible. Good luck to you. Simon Bucharoff 1881-1955 was a Russian-American pianist composer and educator who lectured and taught on the piano and musical composition. His textbook on the piano was published in 1931 and Gershwins endorsement surely would have been used for marketing and commercial purposes. The same year this letter was sent Gershwins Of Thee I Sing became the first musical comedy to win the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. The letter is paired with a black-and-white image of Gershwin. Both are mounted on white in a black wooden frame. All are in fine condition though the letter has some folds and the signature is somewhat light. unknown
réf. 6038GEORGE GERSHWIN 1898-1937. Gershwin was an American composer and pianist whose compositions spanned popular jazz and classical genres.TLS. 1 pg. 8 x 10. March 31 1931. New York. A typed letter signed George Gershwin to Mr. Simon Bucharoff: Ive been looking through your book called A sic MODERN PIANISTS TEXT BOOK and fine that it is practically complete from a pianists standpoint. If I were to go on tour playing the piano I feel that your book would be the only one necessary to take along so far as developing and keeping up the technique is concerned. I will be happy to recommend your book wherever possible. Good luck to you. Simon Bucharoff 1881-1955 was a Russian-American pianist composer and educator who lectured and taught on the piano and musical composition. His textbook on the piano was published in 1931 and Gershwins endorsement surely would have been used for marketing and commercial purposes. The same year this letter was sent Gershwins Of Thee I Sing became the first musical comedy to win the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. The letter is paired with a black-and-white image of Gershwin. Both are mounted on white in a black wooden frame. All are in fine condition though the letter has some folds and the signature is somewhat light. unknown books
1931réf. 6083-1George Gershwin Endorses Simon Bucharoff's In 1931 Letter GEORGE GERSHWIN 1898-1937. Gershwin was an American composer and pianist whose compositions spanned popular jazz and classical genres. TLS. 1 pg. 8" x 10". March 31 1931. New York. A typed letter signed "George Gershwin" to "Mr. Simon Bucharoff": "I've been looking through your book called A sic MODERN PIANIST'S TEXT BOOK and fine that it is practically complete from a pianist's standpoint. If I were to go on tour playing the piano I feel that your book would be the only one necessary to take along so far as developing and keeping up the technique is concerned. I will be happy to recommend your book wherever possible. Good luck to you". Simon Bucharoff 1881-1955 was a Russian-American pianist composer and educator who lectured and taught on the piano and musical composition. His textbook on the piano was published in 1931 and Gershwin's endorsement surely would have been used for marketing and commercial purposes. The same year this letter was sent Gershwin's Of Thee I Sing became the first musical comedy to win the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. The letter is paired with a black-and-white image of Gershwin. Both are mounted on white in a black wooden frame. All are in fine condition though the letter has some folds and the signature is somewhat light. books
1932réf. 130Ltd to 300 numbered copies signed by Gershwin & the illustrator Alajalov on the colophon. Orig. moroccan leather cover with gilt title. Gilt title on spine. Includes the 8pp pamphlet containing the song: "Mischa Yascha Toscha" inserted in rear pocket as issued. Slightly rubbed at edges but a beautiful copy! Spine has been professionally rebacked. Signed. Also annotated in pencil on free end paper by singer Gerald Shattuck: "Yps - while this is signed by the composer & the illustrator I feel it would not be complete until signed by the choice singer of these lovely ballads. None other than Gerald Shattuck". Random House hardcover
1932réf. 130Ltd to 300 numbered copies signed by Gershwin & the illustrator Alajalov on the colophon. Orig. moroccan leather cover with gilt title. Gilt title on spine. Includes the 8pp pamphlet containing the song: "Mischa Yascha Toscha" inserted in rear pocket as issued. Slightly rubbed at edges but a beautiful copy! Spine has been professionally rebacked. Signed. Also annotated in pencil on free end paper by singer Gerald Shattuck: "Yps - while this is signed by the composer & the illustrator I feel it would not be complete until signed by the choice singer of these lovely ballads. None other than Gerald Shattuck". Random House hardcover books
1935réf. 212351New York: Random House 1935. Limited. hardcover. very good. Libretto by Dubose Heyward; Lyrics by Dubose Heyward and Ira Gershwin. Frontispiece and title page decoration by George Biddle. Small folio full red leather professionally recased with most of the original spine preserved and with the black morocco labels restamped. New York: Random House 1935. First Edition. One of 250 copies autographed by both Gershwins Heyward and Rouben Mamoulian the director. A very good copy. Random House unknown
1935réf. 212351New York: Random House 1935. Limited. hardcover. very good. Libretto by Dubose Heyward; Lyrics by Dubose Heyward and Ira Gershwin. Frontispiece and title page decoration by George Biddle. Small folio full red leather professionally recased with most of the original spine preserved and with the black morocco labels restamped. New York: Random House 1935. First Edition. One of 250 copies autographed by both Gershwins Heyward and Rouben Mamoulian the director. A very good copy. Random House unknown books
réf. 019591Framed Photograph. A beautiful presentation in perfect condition not examined out of the frame. Wonderful 8" x 10" black-and-white photograph showing Gershwin partly in shadow and seated playing the piano elaborately matted and framed to an overall size of 20" x 17-1/2" SIGNED by the composer with the sentiment "Sincerely." unknown books
1930réf. 84308New York: The John Day Company 1930. First edition of this work on American popular music. Octavo original cloth illustrated. Introduction by George Gershwin. Boldly signed "Sincerely George Gershwin" on the dedication page. Additionally signed by conductor Charles Previn and tenor James Melton. Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Previn was an American film composer who was highly active at Universal in Hollywood during the 1940s and 1950s. Before going to Hollywood Previn had arranged music for over 100 Broadway productions. Melton was a popular singer in the 1920s and 1930s and later began a career as an operatic singer when tenor voices went out of style in popular music around 1932–35. Contemporary bookplate near fine in a very good dust jacket. Rare and desirable signed. American composer and pianist George Gershwin’s orchestral compositions spanned the genres of popular jazz and classical music and are now considered to be some of the most important musical works of the twentieth century. Gershwin began his career composing Broadway theatre works with his brother Ira Gershwin and soon became a major figure in musical theatre in New York City and later Hollywood. Gershwin's classic Song-Book is illustrated with full-page color lithographic plates after Constantin Alajalov and includes such Gershwin standards as “Swanee” “Fascinating Rhythm” “That Certain Feeling” “The Man I Love” “Strike Up the Band” and “I Got Rhythm” among others. “In one of his few prose writings George provided an introduction for the song book. What is most important… is that it contained the original published version of each song followed side by side by George’s ‘improvised’ versions of the songs” Carnovale 14. The John Day Company hardcover
1932réf. 149432New York: Simon and Schuster Inc 1932. First edition of Gershwin’s classic songbook with stunning full-page illustrations by Constantin Alajalov. Quarto original half-cloth frontispiece photograph of Gershwin playing the piano taken by Maurice Goldberg profusely illustrated by Constantin Alajalov. Presentation copy inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper "To Jean King Good wishes George Gershwin." Very good in a good dust jacket. Rare in the original dust jacket and signed and inscribed. American composer and pianist George Gershwin’s orchestral compositions spanned the genres of popular jazz and classical music and are now considered to be some of the most important musical works of the twentieth century. Gershwin began his career composing Broadway theatre works with his brother Ira Gershwin and soon became a major figure in musical theatre in New York City and later Hollywood. Gershwin's classic Song-Book is illustrated with full-page color lithographic plates after Constantin Alajalov and includes such Gershwin standards as “Swanee” “Fascinating Rhythm” “That Certain Feeling” “The Man I Love” “Strike Up the Band” and “I Got Rhythm” among others. “In one of his few prose writings George provided an introduction for the song book. What is most important… is that it contained the original published version of each song followed side by side by George’s ‘improvised’ versions of the songs” Carnovale 14. Simon and Schuster Inc hardcover
réf. 019591Framed Photograph. A beautiful presentation in perfect condition not examined out of the frame. Wonderful 8" x 10" black-and-white photograph showing Gershwin partly in shadow and seated playing the piano elaborately matted and framed to an overall size of 20" x 17-1/2" SIGNED by the composer with the sentiment "Sincerely." unknown
1932réf. 140940789New York: Simon and Schuster 1932. First Edition. Near Fine. First trade edition first printing. Signed by George Gershwin and dated in the year of publication. Bound in publisher's original orange cloth with umber cloth overlay on front cover lettered in blue. Near Fine with light fading and small stain to spine cloth light shelf wear and soiling to cloth. Pages toned hinge at dedication page is lightly exposed. A lovely copy signed by the composer with illustrations by Constantin Alajalov. Simon and Schuster unknown
1932réf. 140940789New York: Simon and Schuster 1932. First Edition. Near Fine. First trade edition first printing. Signed by George Gershwin and dated in the year of publication. Bound in publisher's original orange cloth with umber cloth overlay on front cover lettered in blue. Near Fine with light fading and small stain to spine cloth light shelf wear and soiling to cloth. Pages toned hinge at dedication page is lightly exposed. A lovely copy signed by the composer with illustrations by Constantin Alajalov. Simon and Schuster unknown books
1932réf. 55367New York: Random House 1932. Near fine. Signed limited first edition - in a lovely modern Art Deco binding - from this "quintessentially American composer" whose music helped establish "the groundwork for the Great American Songbook" Cambridge Companion to Gershwin. SONG-BOOK presents piano music transcriptions of many of Gershwin's most beloved songs with colorful Art-Deco illustrations by Alajalov. Tunes include: "'S Wonderful" "Strike Up The Band" "Swanee" "The Man I Love" "Nobody But You" "Fascinating Rhythm" and "Oh Lady Be Good" among others. Published just one year after Gershwin was awarded the Pulitzer Prize in Music for his musical OF THEE I SING a striking edition capturing one of the US's finest songwriters at the height of his powers and popularity. 12.5'' x 9''. Modern auburn full crushed morocco rebound to match style of original deluxe binding. Top edge gilt. Grey cloth endpapers. Photographic frontispiece of Gershwin at the piano by Maurice Goldberg. 4 xii 168 6 pages. "Mischa Yasha Toscha Sascha" booklet present in pocket at rear. With an introduction by Gershwin and a foreword on Alajalov by Samuel M. Kootz. One of 300 numbered copies signed by Gershwin and Alajalov on the colophon this #233. Minor rubbing at extremities spine mildly sun darkened. Presents beautifully. Random House unknown
