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Grace Notes: A Novel Based on the Life of Henry Mancini
Celebrating a giant of American popular music...
With a legacy that resonates today in the work of contemporary film composers, the magnanimous Henry Mancini left an indelible mark on the culture. Over the course of a life cut short, Mancini helped liberate a concentration camp at the end of WWII, created some of the most iconic film and television themes ever written, and unseated the Beatles from the number one spot at the apex of rock and roll.
Resurrected through dialogue portraying pivotal scenes from his life, readers will get to know Mancini like never before—and come to appreciate this national treasure who fought for equality while bringing out the beauty of the world through his artistry.
With a legacy that resonates today in the work of contemporary film composers, the magnanimous Henry Mancini left an indelible mark on the culture. Over the course of a life cut short, Mancini helped liberate a concentration camp at the end of WWII, created some of the most iconic film and television themes ever written, and unseated the Beatles from the number one spot at the apex of rock and roll.
Resurrected through dialogue portraying pivotal scenes from his life, readers will get to know Mancini like never before—and come to appreciate this national treasure who fought for equality while bringing out the beauty of the world through his artistry.
256 pages, Paperback
Published September 14, 2018
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November 25, 2019
A well-written, mostly objective look at the career and life of Mr. Mancini
I probably could have written this piece - in fact, I have written something similar - and Stacia did a fine job. My memoir to Mr. Mancini merited a written response from him, one of my prized possessions.
I probably could have written this piece - in fact, I have written something similar - and Stacia did a fine job. My memoir to Mr. Mancini merited a written response from him, one of my prized possessions.
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