Synopses & Reviews
In this lavishly illustrated volume of the LIFE Unseen series, readers will experience an incredible, intimate story on the rise, fall, redemption and a late-in-life act unlike any other. As they once did in the pages of their magazine, LIFE will take readers through every stage of Tony Bennett's journey, from newly-returned WWII veteran to American idol and civil rights advocate.
LIFE is perfectly positioned to do a book on the legendary performer; its managing editor first profiled Tony in the monthly magazine, and has subsequently co-written one of Bennett's own books.
Tony himself will contribute to the book. Moreover, in this second collaboration with Sony, LIFE's editors will plumb the archives at the record company for all of the behind-the-scenes photography that most fans-plus Tony!-don't know about.
When you're 86 years old, your fans have seen you, and think they know you. And yet, in these pages, fans will see Tony as they've never seen him.
Synopsis
In this lavishly illustrated biography from the LIFE Unseen series, LIFE partners with Sony Music Entertainment to give readers an intimate look into the life of legendary performer Tony Bennett. Through rare and never-before-seen photography from the depths of Sony's archives and contributions from the icon himself, this book is an essential collectible for the musician's fans old and new alike.
LIFE Unseen Tony Bennett takes readers through every stage of Tony Bennett's journey, from newly-returned WWII veteran to American idol and Civil Rights advocate. With a foreword by acclaimed film director Martin Scorsese and an introduction by LIFE's managing editor, Robert Sullivan, readers will experience the surprising story of an incredible artist and monumental figure in the history of entertainment, who, in his ninth decade, is enjoying his best years and his best self.
About the Author
The editors at LIFE vigorously carry on the traditions of excellence in photography, journalism and storytelling of and about our country and our world, which began with the founding of LIFE magazine in 1936 by editor and publisher Henry R. Luce. LIFE has published books on a broad range of subjects, including bestsellers
The Day Kennedy Died, One Nation and
The American Journey of Barack Obama.
Robert Sullivan, a 30 year veteran of Time Inc. and Managing Editor of LIFE Books, previously collaborated with Tony Bennett on the musician's successful biography Tony Bennett: A Life in Art and Music.