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The Pink Panther theme, Moon River, and Peter Gunnsongs that defined a generation. Henry Mancini wrote some of the most hummed melodies of all time, winning him four Oscars and twenty Grammy Awards. Now for the first time, we are telling his fully authorized story in a graphic novel written by David Calcano, author of books for Rush, The Beach Boys, Tenacious D, Motrhead, Iron Maiden, and many more. Readers will feast their eyes on glorious art by the award-winning studio Fantoons.
Discover the true story of Henry Mancinithe 4-time Oscar winner and 20-time Grammy-award winning composer who revolutionized film music and inspired generations.
From learning the flute with his father in a Pennsylvania steel town to receiving standing ovations at the Hollywood Bowl,The Extraordinary Life of Henry Manciniis a stunning graphic novel that charts the rise of one of the most important composers in Hollywood history.
Mancinis legendary scores forThe Pink Panther,Breakfast at Tiffanys, andPeter Gunndidnt just support the filmsthey helped define the sound of an era. With lush, hand-painted illustrations on every page, this book captures the emotional highs and lows of Mancinis remarkable journey through the golden age of film and television.
Inside, readers will discover incredible true storieslike how a youngJohn Williams got one of his very first breaks in the industry when Mancini hired him to play piano on thePeter Gunnsoundtrack. Its just one example of how Mancini helped shape the future of film music beyond his own timeless work.
Youll also explore his collaborations with screen legends likeBlake Edwards,Howard Hawks,Audrey Hepburn, andOrson Welles, as well as the fascinating story behind his rejected score forAlfred Hitchcock. Experience how Mancinis groundbreaking style influenced generations of composers, includingJohn Williams,Hans Zimmer, andJohn Powell.
Perfect for fans of film history, soundtrack collectors, and music lovers,The Extraordinary Life of Henry Manciniis a must-have celebration of the man who changed the way movies soundforever.
The book features a beautiful foreword byHans Zimmer and an introduction by the renowned composerChristopher Lennertz (The Boys).
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