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Carpenters : The Musical Legacy by Chris May and Mike Cidoni Lennox (2021, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherPrinceton Architectural Press
ISBN-101648960723
ISBN-139781648960727
eBay Product ID (ePID)12050376184
Product Key Features
Book TitleCarpenters : the Musical Legacy
Number of Pages344 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicHistory & Criticism, Composers & Musicians, General, Entertainment & Performing Arts
Publication Year2021
IllustratorYes
GenreMusic, Biography & Autobiography
AuthorChris May, Mike Cidoni Lennox
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.5 in
Item Weight62.1 Oz
Item Length11.8 in
Item Width9.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2021-937229
Dewey Edition23
Reviews""Fans who know their songs by heart will welcome "Carpenters: The Musical Legacy."...Pictured throughout the book are treasures from Mr. Carpenter's collection....The most touching photographs are those of his sister, candid shots that show her deep in concentration or smiling radiantly." - The Wall Street Journal , ", ""It has the heft and visual history of a coffee table book, but it's also a nearly note-for-note musical biography of the pair that goes back to their childhood lives in New Haven, Connecticut, where Richard Carpenter found the seeds of the group's sound in his father's records and a toy jukebox." - Associated Press , ", "Readers get a glimpse into the life of fashion icon Diana Vreeland in this picture book biography....The mixed media artwork is the star of the book. The bold colors pop and the stylistic design makes a nice counterpoint to the text." -- School Library Journal ,, "Fans who know their songs by heart will welcome "Carpenters: The Musical Legacy."...Pictured throughout the book are treasures from Mr. Carpenter's collection....The most touching photographs are those of his sister, candid shots that show her deep in concentration or smiling radiantly." -- The Wall Street Journal ,, ""Coffee table sized, close to 400 pages, littered with previously unseen photographs (the majority in color), ephemera, it's a design super-show....Like their music, it's a book for marveling at, photo after photo after photo, everything from the most casual backstage or studio setting to album cover out-takes, foreign 45 sleeves, TV appearances, the lot." - Goldmine , ", "...a book based on hundreds of hours of interviews Richard gave to authors Mike Cidoni Lennox and Chris May. Crammed with photos, posters, programs, reviews and work schedules, it is intended as the definitive story of the 1970s recording stars." -- Reuters ,, "It has the heft and visual history of a coffee table book, but it's also a nearly note-for-note musical biography of the pair that goes back to their childhood lives in New Haven, Connecticut, where Richard Carpenter found the seeds of the group's sound in his father's records and a toy jukebox." -- Associated Press ,, ""...a book based on hundreds of hours of interviews Richard gave to authors Mike Cidoni Lennox and Chris May. Crammed with photos, posters, programs, reviews and work schedules, it is intended as the definitive story of the 1970s recording stars." - Reuters , ", "Coffee table sized, close to 400 pages, littered with previously unseen photographs (the majority in color), ephemera, it's a design super-show....Like their music, it's a book for marveling at, photo after photo after photo, everything from the most casual backstage or studio setting to album cover out-takes, foreign 45 sleeves, TV appearances, the lot." - Goldmine ,
Dewey Decimal782.42164/092
SynopsisThe definitive biography of one of the most enduring and endeared recording artists in history-- the Carpenters--is told for the first time from the perspective of Richard Carpenter, through more than 100 hours of exclusive interviews and some 200 photographs from Richard's personal archive, many never published., Introduction by Richard Carpenter The definitive biography of one of the most enduring and endeared recording artists in history--the Carpenters--is told for the first time from the perspective of Richard Carpenter, through more than 100 hours of exclusive interviews and some 200 photographs from Richard's personal archive, many never published. After becoming multimillion-selling, Grammy-winning superstars with their 1970 breakthrough hit "(They Long to Be) Close to You," Richard and Karen Carpenter would win over millions of fans worldwide with a record-breaking string of hits including "We've Only Just Begun," "Top of the World," and "Yesterday Once More." By 1975, success was taking its toll. Years of jam-packed work schedules, including hundreds of concert engagements, proved to be just too much for the Carpenters to keep the hits coming--and, ultimately, to keep the music playing at all. However, Richard and Karen never took their adoring public, or each other, for granted. In Carpenters: The Musical Legacy , Richard Carpenter tells his story for the first time. With candor, heart, and humor, he sheds new light on the Carpenters' trials and triumphs--work that remains the gold standard for melodic pop. This beautifully illustrated definitive biography, with exclusive interviews and never-before-seen photographs, is a must-have for any Carpenters fan.
LC Classification NumberML421.C28
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- Jul 12, 2025Top favorable review
Best book for learning the history of the Carpenters
This is the best book for learning the history of the Carpenters. I have read many other books about the Carpenters, some which focus too much on Karen's eating disorder. This book is all about their music and their history, which is great for those who loved the Carpenters back in the 1970s.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jan 29, 2024Top critical review
Great for the pictures and data on records made
I adore the Carpenters. I have almost every book written about them so I thought I needed this one to add to my collection. Sadly it is not what I anticipated. It has a lot of information about the records made, the record sales, etc. and some wonderful pictures but it was not what I was expecting.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Mar 29, 2025
Beautiful book, far bigger and filled wi...
Beautiful book, far bigger and filled with more images than I could have imagined. A real bargain too. Thank you.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Apr 24, 2022
Legacy in the titlel is always an attention grabber.
It is interesting to read of the history of when each album came out. Filled with a lot of information concerning The Carpenters and their music.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Dec 16, 2024
Quite a large book but a lot of great pi...
Quite a large book but a lot of great pictures.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jan 05, 2025
The book looks great! Looks brand new. ...
The book looks great! Looks brand new.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Nov 14, 2023
Perfect title!
Exquisite details of the music business side of this beloved, dynamic, unique brother & sister duo!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Sep 01, 2025
Very Interesting
Read about Carpenters adventure in the music industry very interesting, I would recommend this book to anyoneVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Jun 30, 2023
Buy it.
A very good book about their musical journey...Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Dec 07, 2021
Carpenters
Awesome book! Thank you Cool bookVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
