ISBN: 9780375401640 - Somewhere for Me: A Biography of Richard Rodgers (35 results)

Hardback. Condition: Fair. No American composer has been more widely celebrated, nor so consistently misunderstood as Richard Rodgers. Although he was one of America's most brilliant and prolific composers, whose credits include more than 900 published songs, 40 Broadway musicals and numerous films, Rodgers is widely believed to be the almost stolid opposite of who he really was. Meryle Secrest shows us for the first time his complex nature and the inspiration for his art. Looking intensely at Rodger's unparalleled career, Secrest follows his close and fruitful working relationship with Lorenz Hart, a collaboration that resulted in more than thirty musicals but was ultimately undone by Hart's alcoholism. Moving on to Rodger's second collaborator, Secrest records the triumphs with the gifted and more stable Oscar Hammerstein, including Carousel, South Pacific and The King and I, along with many more. Rodgers' personal life is explored, as well. Secrest writes about the composer's childhood, and how, from an early age, he used music to escape. And she explores Rodgers' own battle with alcohol, as well as the deep tensions in his 49-year marriage to Dorothy Feiner. Somewhere for Me is both a vivid portrait of American musical theatre, and an illuminating examination of one of its greatest artists. …

Hardback. Condition: Good. No American composer has been more widely celebrated, nor so consistently misunderstood as Richard Rodgers. Although he was one of America's most brilliant and prolific composers, whose credits include more than 900 published songs, 40 Broadway musicals and numerous films, Rodgers is widely believed to be the almost stolid opposite of who he really was. Meryle Secrest shows us for the first time his complex nature and the inspiration for his art. Looking intensely at Rodger's unparalleled career, Secrest follows his close and fruitful working relationship with Lorenz Hart, a collaboration that resulted in more than thirty musicals but was ultimately undone by Hart's alcoholism. Moving on to Rodger's second collaborator, Secrest records the triumphs with the gifted and more stable Oscar Hammerstein, including Carousel, South Pacific and The King and I, along with many more. Rodgers' personal life is explored, as well. Secrest writes about the composer's childhood, and how, from an early age, he used music to escape. And she explores Rodgers' own battle with alcohol, as well as the deep tensions in his 49-year marriage to Dorothy Feiner. Somewhere for Me is both a vivid portrait of American musical theatre, and an illuminating examination of one of its greatest artists. …

hardcover. Condition: Very Good.

Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: Good. First Edition. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

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Hardback. Condition: Fair. No American composer has been more widely celebrated, nor so consistently misunderstood as Richard Rodgers. Although he was one of America's most brilliant and prolific composers, whose credits include more than 900 published songs, 40 Broadway musicals and numerous films, Rodgers is widely believed to be the almost stolid opposite of who he really was. Meryle Secrest shows us for the first time his complex nature and the inspiration for his art. Looking intensely at Rodger's unparalleled career, Secrest follows his close and fruitful working relationship with Lorenz Hart, a collaboration that resulted in more than thirty musicals but was ultimately undone by Hart's alcoholism. Moving on to Rodger's second collaborator, Secrest records the triumphs with the gifted and more stable Oscar Hammerstein, including Carousel, South Pacific and The King and I, along with many more. Rodgers' personal life is explored, as well. Secrest writes about the composer's childhood, and how, from an early age, he used music to escape. And she explores Rodgers' own battle with alcohol, as well as the deep tensions in his 49-year marriage to Dorothy Feiner. Somewhere for Me is both a vivid portrait of American musical theatre, and an illuminating examination of one of its greatest artists. …

Hardback. Condition: Good. No American composer has been more widely celebrated, nor so consistently misunderstood as Richard Rodgers. Although he was one of America's most brilliant and prolific composers, whose credits include more than 900 published songs, 40 Broadway musicals and numerous films, Rodgers is widely believed to be the almost stolid opposite of who he really was. Meryle Secrest shows us for the first time his complex nature and the inspiration for his art. Looking intensely at Rodger's unparalleled career, Secrest follows his close and fruitful working relationship with Lorenz Hart, a collaboration that resulted in more than thirty musicals but was ultimately undone by Hart's alcoholism. Moving on to Rodger's second collaborator, Secrest records the triumphs with the gifted and more stable Oscar Hammerstein, including Carousel, South Pacific and The King and I, along with many more. Rodgers' personal life is explored, as well. Secrest writes about the composer's childhood, and how, from an early age, he used music to escape. And she explores Rodgers' own battle with alcohol, as well as the deep tensions in his 49-year marriage to Dorothy Feiner. Somewhere for Me is both a vivid portrait of American musical theatre, and an illuminating examination of one of its greatest artists. …

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

hardcover. 1st. 8vo, 457 pp. Nearly fine copy in nearly fine dust jacket. Illus. with photos (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine Jacket. 1st. First edition stated on copyright page. Near fine in a near fine jacket. Looks about new.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Alfred A. Knopf, New York. 2001. Hardcover. First Edition. Book is tight, square, and unmarked text; inscription to previous owner on FFFP. Book Condition: Fine. DJ: Fine. Maroon boards with maroon overlay on spine with bright gold lettering on spine. 457 pp. Regarded as one of our most brilliant composers, Richard Rogers has been consistently misunderstood. The author writes of his childhood, his relationship with Lorenz Hart, his second collaboration with Oscar Hammerstein, and his marriage to Dorothy Feiner. A lively portrait of American musical theater and a revelation of a great artist. A clean pristine copy in Brodart mylar.…

Condition: Good. [ No Hassle 30 Day Returns ][ Ships Daily ] [ Underlining/Highlighting: NONE ] [ Writing: NONE ] [ Edition: First ] Publisher: Knoph Pub Date: 11/6/2001 Binding: hardcover Pages: 453 First edition.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. FIRST ED. Very Good in Very Good unclipped dust jacket. Gently used with NO markings in text; binding is tight. Pasadena's finest independent new and used bookstore.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Publisher: Knopf, NY, 2001. First Edition, First Printing. NEAR FINE hardcover book in FINE- dust-jacket. Not remainder marked. Not price-clipped. Not a book club edition. Not an ex-library copy. All of our books with dust-jackets are shipped in fresh, archival-safe mylar protective sleeves.…

Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 457 pages, b&w photos. Clean, unmarked copy with only minor wear to dust jacket. Record # 459845.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition (stated). Top corners very slightly bumped otherwise fine, tight, clean, with no markings or bookplates and no remainder mark. In a fine dust jacket with no chips, no tears, and not price-clipped. Suitable for gift-giving.

hardcover. Condition: near fine. Dust Jacket Condition: near fine. First. Black & white photo illustrations. 457 pages. Tall 8vo, cloth-backed boards, dust wrapper. New York: Knopf, 2001. First Edition. A near fine copy in a near fine dust wrapper.

Hardcover. Dust jacket has light wear aroun.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: Almost Like New. First Edition. (First Edition) Book is a clean tight unmarked copy.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Stated first edition. Illustrated. Price NOT clipped, DJ nicely in archival wraps; minimal shelf wear; interior clean and fresh.

Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 457 pages, b&w photos. Clean, unmarked copy with only minor edgewear to dust jacket. Record # 458526.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Edition Unstated. Some shelf and corner wear. Text appears clean. Binding is tight and solid in very good condition. Looks Nice. Size: 25 cm. 457 pp. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Biography & Autobiography; Rodgers, Richard, 1902-1979; ISBN: 0375401644. ISBN/EAN: 9780375401640. Dewey Code: 782.1/4/092 B 21. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 1561007595. …

Hardcover. Condition: As new. Dust Jacket Condition: fine. First Edition. Alfred A. Knopf, 2001. First Edition. 457pp., index, notes, black and white photographs and illustrations. 8vo. Fine bright looks unread hardcover, fine d/j.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. used good. 2026 jaLight surgace wear.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Clean tight fresh strong bright unmarked jacket boards text. Perhaps one careful reader. Gift Worthy. Photographs (illustrator).