{"product_id":"george-gershwin-a-journey-to-greatness-david-ewen-1956-hc-dj-biography","title":"George Gershwin A Journey to Greatness David Ewen 1956 HC DJ Biography","description":"\u003cp\u003eKey Details\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eTitle: A Journey to Greatness: The Life and Music of George Gershwin\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor: David Ewen\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSubject: George Gershwin\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePublisher: W. H. Allen \u0026amp; Co. Ltd., London\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYear of Publication: 1956\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFormat: Hardcover with original dust jacket\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBinding: Red cloth hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLanguage: English\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGenre: Biography \/ Music \/ Musical History\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrinted by: W. Gibbons \u0026amp; Sons Ltd., Wolverhampton, Great Britain\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEra: 1950s\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eMini Story or Hook\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fascinating mid-century biography of one of America’s most influential composers, George Gershwin, whose music bridged the worlds of classical composition, jazz and popular song.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten by noted music biographer David Ewen, A Journey to Greatness traces Gershwin’s life, career and extraordinary musical legacy. Ewen had interviewed Gershwin personally when he was just sixteen and later drew upon first-hand material, the cooperation of the Gershwin family and interviews with more than sixty people associated with the composer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePublished in London by W. H. Allen in 1956, this vintage hardcover retains its striking original illustrated dust jacket and makes an appealing addition to a collection of music, theatre, Broadway or Gershwin memorabilia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition: Fair to Good vintage condition – see detailed notes and photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is an original 1956 hardcover with dust jacket showing age and previous ownership:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Original illustrated dust jacket is present, with edge wear, small tears, creasing and losses, particularly around the spine ends and corners.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Dust jacket has been placed in a clear protective covering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Red cloth boards remain presentable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Binding remains intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Pages show expected age toning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Evidence of old adhesive tape and tape staining is present to the endpapers, apparently from a previous dust-jacket covering or repair.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* A former bookseller’s price stamp is present on the rear dust-jacket flap.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* General marks and signs of age and handling are present consistent with a book approaching 70 years old.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* No major internal damage is apparent from the photographs provided.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe condition issues have been left visible rather than disguised and are reflected in the asking price.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e📸 The photos form part of the description – please examine them closely.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePostage \u0026amp; Handling\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e📦 All items are carefully wrapped and packaged to ensure they arrive safely at their new forever home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCombined postage available – contact us before purchasing for a revised invoice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInternational shipping available on request – please message for a quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeed to Know More?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eHave questions or need more photos? 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