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Letters of Note: Music

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Letters of Note: Music is a compelling anthology curated by Shaun Usher that explores the intimate and evocative correspondence of musicians and those moved by music. Featuring letters from iconic figures such as Ludwig van Beethoven, Louis Armstrong, Madonna, Jimi Hendrix, Prince, Eminem, and many more, the collection delves into the diverse emotions that music stirs within the human heart.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This book is ideal for readers who love music and appreciate historical and personal insights into the lives of musicians. Fans of heartfelt and diverse letters, as well as those interested in the cultural impact of music, will find this collection enriching and inspiring.

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An inspired and inspiring collection of letters on the theme of music, from the curator of the world-renowned Letters of Note website.

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In Letters of Note: Music, Shaun Usher brings together a riveting collection of letters by and about the musicians and music that enrich our lives, eliciting the full range of emotion from the human heart.

Includes letters by:

  • Ludwig van Beethoven
  • Louis Armstrong
  • Helen Keller
  • Madonna
  • Jimi Hendrix
  • Audrey Hepburn
  • Angelique Kidjo
  • Prince
  • Eminem
  • Kim Gordon
  • & many more

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Praised for its engaging and eclectic selection, the collection has been described as funny, heartbreaking, and passionate, showcasing letters that range from the hilarious to the profound. Critics have lauded Shaun Usher's work as a unique and thrilling journey through the epistolary arts, full of charm and insight.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781786895592

Publisher: Canongate Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 March 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Canongate Books

Edition: Main

Contributors:

  • Compiled by Shaun Usher

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 11.0mm

Width: 111.0mm

Height: 178.0mm

Weight: 101g

Pages: 144

About the Author

Shaun Usher is a writer and sole custodian of the popular blogs lettersofnote.com and listsofnote.com. He has transformed both blogs into bestselling books, crowd-funded by Unbound and jointly published by Unbound and Canongate. He lives in Wilmslow with his wife Karina and their two sons. He is the author of the bestselling Letters of Note, More Letters of Note, Lists of Note and Speeches of Note. Along with Simon Garfield's To the Letter, Letters of Note inspired Letters Live, a series of live performances celebrating the enduring power of literary correspondence, with great performers reading remarkable letters to a live audience.

lettersofnote.com | shaunusher.com | letterslive.com | @LettersOfNote

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