Steinway & Sons / Richard K. Lieberman.
1995, First Edition. NewHaven ; London : Yale University Press. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges slightly dust-toned and rubbed as with age. Remains particularly well-preserved overall. Item #380972
Physical description : (ix, 374 pages) : illustrations. Notes :
Includes bibliographical references and index. Print version record.
Contents : A select family tree -- Introduction -- The Americanization of Steinweg -- Inventing and marketing the modern piano -- Riots, strikes, and domestic tragedies -- Steinway becomes a household word -- Steinway & Sons in America's centennial year -- Escaping the "anarchists and socialists" -- The piano workers strike back -- Family feud -- Paderewski : superstar and super salesman -- From near bankruptcy to fabulous wealth -- The "instrument of the immortals" goes national -- A marriage of music and commerce -- A reluctant leader -- New blood and fresh strategies -- The rise of a factory union -- Divided loyalties in World War II -- Steinway celebrates its centennial -- A businessman takes over -- "A fine way to treat a Steinway" -- Steinway versus Yamaha -- Epilogue : The CBS sale and its aftermath.
Subjects : Steinway Familie. Steinway & Sons History. Piano makers New York (State) New York History.
Price: €30.00