New York: George Braziller, 1968. First Edition. First Printing. Octavo (21.5cm); black cloth, with titles stamped in white and metallic green on spine; gray topstain; [vi],250pp. Inscribed by the author to Broadway star Sondra lee on the front endpaper: "For Sondra and Harlan - with love from Ned / Thanksgiving 1968." Spine ends gently nudged, else Fine in a Very Good+ dustjacket, unclipped (priced $5.95), with some light shelfwear overall, a few short tears along upper edge, with a diagonal crease to front flap. Collection of criticism and personal asides by the Pulitzer Prize-winning composer. A warm association copy to a long-time friend and collaborator.

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Bookseller: Lorne Bair Rare Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 44318
Title: Music and People [Inscribed to Sondra Lee]
Author: ROREM, Ned
Book Condition: Used
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: George Braziller
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1968

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Association Copy: An association copy is a copy of a book which has been signed and inscribed by the author for a personal friend, colleague, or...
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