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New York: Random House, 1973.
First edition of Judy Feiffer’s debut novel, a satirical send-up of the New York publishing and media worlds. Octavo, original red cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author in red ink on the front free endpaper, “For Charles – from a big fan – Judy.” The recipient, Charles Strouse, was a Tony, Grammy, and EmmyContinue reading "A Hot Property."
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New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2008.
First edition, early printing of this acclaimed gathering of Noël Coward’s correspondence. Octavo, original boards. Association copy, inscribed to composer Charles Strouse on the front free endpaper for his eightieth birthday, “Dear Charles – 80 is the new 75! At least! But seriously, HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Always, Leppo.” The recipient, Charles Strouse, was a Tony, Grammy,Continue reading "The Letters of Noel Coward."
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New York: Simon and Schuster, 1941.
First edition of this richly illustrated treasury of the words and music of one hundred and two songs drawn from the eleven Gilbert and Sullivan operettas. Quarto, original half cloth, with color illustrations and musical arrangements. From the library of Tony, Grammy, and Emmy Award-winning composer Charles Strouse and his wife, choreographer Barbara Siman, withContinue reading "A Treasury of Gilbert & Sullivan."
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Scarsdale, New York: E. F. Kalmus Orchestra Scores,
Kalmus Miniature Orchestra Scores edition of Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov’s symphonic suite Scheherazade, Opus 35, his most celebrated orchestral work. Octavo, number 82, original printed wrappers, illustrated with musical stanzas. From the library of Tony, Grammy, and Emmy Award-winning composer Charles Strouse and his wife, choreographer Barbara Siman, with Strouse’s ownership stamp to the title page. OverContinue reading "N. Rimsky-Korsakoff: Scheherazade, Opus 35."
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New York: E. F. Kalmus Orchestra Scores,
Kalmus Miniature Orchestra Scores edition of Beethoven’s second volume of string quartets, comprising the three Rasumovsky quartets of Opus 59, the Harp quartet of Opus 74, and the Serioso quartet of Opus 95. Octavo, number 129, original printed wrappers, illustrated with musical stanzas. From the library of Tony, Grammy, and Emmy Award-winning composer Charles StrouseContinue reading "Ludwig van Beethoven: String Quartets. Volume II: Op. 59 Nos. 1-3, Op. 74, and Op. 95."
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New York: Dover Publications, 1965.
Dover edition of this compilation of Mozart’s own words on music, art, and life, drawn from his letters and reported sayings. Octavo, original printed wrappers. From the library of Tony, Grammy, and Emmy Award-winning composer Charles Strouse and his wife, choreographer Barbara Siman, with Strouse’s ownership stamp to the front free endpaper. Over his 50-yearContinue reading "Mozart: The Man and the Artist Revealed in His Own Words."
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New York: Delacorte Press, 1971.
First edition of Michael Weller’s celebrated comic play of the 1960s generation, originally produced in London under the title Cancer. Octavo, original publisher’s black cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page to the director Alan Schneider, “For Alan, Did you catch this one? With deep affection and anticipation of the nextContinue reading "Moonchildren."
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New York: Harper & Row, 1983.
First edition of Kenneth Levy’s classic music-appreciation text. Quarto, original pictorial boards, timeline endpapers, illustrated throughout. 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, andContinue reading "Music: A Listener’s Introduction."
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London: National Portrait Gallery, 2014.
Signed limited edition of this fine art monograph of twelve previously unseen pastel portraits created by Bob Dylan specifically for the National Portrait Gallery. Quarto, original cloth, illustrated. One of 21 numbered copies, this is number 19. Signed and numbered by Bob Dylan in pencil on the title page. In fine condition.
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New York: Dutton, 1991.
First edition of this landmark study of the creative partnership between George and Ira Gershwin. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated with musical examples and black-and-white photographs. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “Dear Charles, to a lifetime of great theatre song! Warmly, Deena. Ltd. Ed. MTI New Year’s 1992.” TheContinue reading "Fascinating Rhythm: The Collaboration of George and Ira Gershwin."
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New York: Grove Press, 1987.
First edition of the celebrated playwright’s candid and sweeping autobiography. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated with black-and-white photographs. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the title page to the Broadway composer Charles Strouse, “Charley? – Happy birthday Arthur Miller June 6/93.” The recipient, Charles Strouse, was a Tony, Grammy, and Emmy Award-winning composer whoseContinue reading "Timebends: A Life."
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New Haven: Yale University Press, 2009.
First edition of James Leve’s critical study of the celebrated Broadway songwriting team, a volume in the Yale Broadway Masters series. Octavo, original publisher’s boards, illustrated with black-and-white photographs and music stanzas. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the leaf facing the title page, “To Charles Strouse, Best Wishes. Jim Leve.” The recipient, CharlesContinue reading "Kander and Ebb."
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New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2022.
First edition of the acclaimed memoir of the U2 frontman, told through forty of his songs. Octavo, original publisher’s boards, illustrated with drawings by the author. Boldly signed by Bono on the second free endpaper. Fine in a fine dust jacket.
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Boston: Little, Brown and Company, 1984.
First edition of Gottfried’s acclaimed biography of Jed Harris, the brilliant and notorious wunderkind of the Broadway stage. Octavo, original half-cloth, 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 iconicContinue reading "Jed Harris: The Curse of Genius."
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New York: St. Martin's Press, 1993.
First American edition of Robert Craft’s intimate memoir of Igor Stravinsky. Octavo, original half cloth, 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 ByeContinue reading "Stravinsky: Glimpses of a Life."
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Philadelphia: Chilton Books, 1963.
First edition of the 1962-1963 volume of Daniel Blum’s annual pictorial record of the American theater. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth, illustrated throughout with photographs. From the library of director Alan Schneider, with his ownership signature to the front free endpaper, “Alan Schneider New York November 1963.” The volume documents the 1962-1963 Broadway season, in whichContinue reading "Theatre World: Season 1962-1963."
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London: Faber & Faber , 1971.
First British edition of Michael Weller’s celebrated comic play of the 1960s generation, produced in America under the title Moonchildren. Octavo, original publisher’s pictorial wrappers. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper to the director Alan Schneider, “For Alan, …if we just change the title and cut that bit where…and changeContinue reading "Cancer."
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New York: Hill & Wang, 1969.
First edition of the play that marked Lanford Wilson’s Broadway debut. Octavo, original publisher’s black cloth, top stain black. Association copy, lengthily and warmly inscribed by the author in the year of publication on the half-title page to the director Alan Schneider, “To Alan, in thanks and appreciation for a great job on this playContinue reading "The Gingham Dog."
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New 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 goodContinue reading "George Gershwin’s Song-Book."
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New York: Random House, 1968.
First edition of Robert Anderson’s autobiographical drama, later the basis for the Academy Award–nominated 1970 film. Octavo, original publisher’s half cloth, top stain blue, illustrated with black-and-white production photographs. Association copy, inscribed by the author in the year of publication on the front free endpaper, “Dear Alan, Thank you for guiding this one through theContinue reading "I Never Sang for My Father."
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New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2002.
First edition of this acclaimed portrait of the composer Arnold Schoenberg by composer and pianist Allen Shawn. Octavo, original publisher’s half cloth, illustrated with music stanzas and 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 theContinue reading "Arnold Schoenberg’s Journey"
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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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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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Essex, Connecticut: Applause Theatre & Cinema Books, 2023.
First edition of the composer-lyricist’s candid memoir of bringing his musical No Way to Treat a Lady to the stage. Octavo, original publisher’s boards, illustrated with black-and-white photographs. Association copy, inscribed by the author in the year of publication on the title page, “For Charles, In appreciation of your wonderful music, friendship, and support. AllContinue reading "How to Survive a Killer Musical: Agony and Ecstasy on the Road to Broadway."
Read more Gilbert, W. S.; Arthur Sullivan [Charles Strouse].
Rimsky-Korsakov, Nikolai [Charles Strouse].
Beethoven, Ludwig van [Charles Strouse].
Kerst, Friedrich; Henry Edward Krehbiel [Charles Strouse].
Rosenberg, Deena [Charles Strouse].
Stravinsky, Vera; Robert Craft [Charles Strouse].
Kasha, Al; Joel Hirschhorn [Charles Strouse].
Cohen, Douglas J. [Charles Strouse].
