Isbn: 9780385524568 - journey of a thousand miles: my story (28 risultati)

Condizione: Good. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc.

hardcover. Condizione: Good.

Hardback. Condizione: Good. Number One was a phrase my father--and, for that matter, my mother--repeated time and time again. It was a phrase spoken by my parents' friends and by their friends' children. Whenever adults discussed the great Chinese painters and sculptors from the ancient dynasties, there was always a single artist named as Number One. There was the Number One leader of a manufacturing plant, the Number One worker, the Number One scientist, the Number One car mechanic. In the culture of my childhood, being best was everything. It was the goal that drove us, the motivation that gave life meaning. And if, by chance or fate or the blessings of the generous universe, you were a child in whom talent was evident, Number One became your mantra. It became mine. I never begged my parents to take off the pressure. I accepted it; I even enjoyed it. It was a game, this contest among aspiring pianists, and although I may have been shy, I was bold, even at age five, when faced with a field of rivals. Born in China to parents whose musical careers were interrupted by the Cultural Revolution, Lang Lang has emerged as one of the greatest pianists of our time. Yet despite his fame, few in the West know of the heart-wrenching journey from his early childhood as a prodigy in an industrial city in northern China to his difficult years in Beijing to his success today.Journey of a Thousand Miles documents the remarkable, dramatic story of a family who sacrificed almost everything--his parents' marriage, financial security, Lang Lang's childhood, and their reputation in China's insular classical music world--for the belief in a young boy's talent. And it reveals the devastating and intense relationship between a boy and his father, who was willing to go to any length to make his son a star.An engaging, informative cultural commentator who bridges East and West, Lang Lang has written more than an autobiography: his book opens a door to China, where Lang Lang is a cultural icon, at a time when the world's attention will be on Beijing. Written with David Ritz, the coauthor of many bestselling autobiographies, Journey of a Thousand Miles is an inspiring story that will give readers an appreciation for the courage and sacrifice it takes to achieve greatness. …

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. First Edition. Used - Very Good.

Condizione: Good. 1St Edition. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condizione: Very Good. 1St Edition. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

hardcover. Condizione: Good. Very good with no marks, damage or labels.

hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Good. Details the musical odyssey of a talented young Chinese piano prodigy, from his youth in an industrial city in northern China, through the dedication and sacrifice that marked his musical education, to his global triumph in the world of classical music. 40,000 first printing. Former library book. Mylar protector included. Moderate edgewear on the boards. Binding is very loose. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. Ex-Library.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. First Edition. First edition with full number line. Hardback with dust jacket in good condition! Tear in dust jacket edge.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. Details the musical odyssey of a talented young Chinese piano prodigy, from his youth in an industrial city in northern China, through the dedication and sacrifice that marked his musical education, to his global triumph in the world of classical music. 40,000 first printing. Piece(s) of the spine missing. Due to age and/or environmental conditions, the pages of this book have darkened. Former library book. Mylar protector included. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. Ex-Library.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. 1st Edition. Abused copy taking time to clean thus not fine. Looks ok and text is fresh. amen. Great pianist speaks on 239 unmarked pages. Black+ White Illustration (illustratore).

1st printing of 1st edition. Fine hard cover book in fine dust jacket.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. Stiff unmarked book in crisp dust jacket.; 6.5 X 1 X 10 inches; 256 pages.

hardcover. Condizione: Good. Bargain book.

hardcover. Condizione: Good.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. Second printing flat-signed by Lang Lang on the dedication page. A very clean copy with light bumping to panel edges and bottom corners. Text and images unmarked. The dust jacket shows some light handling, in a mylar cover. Signed by Author. …

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. 1st Edition. SIGNED (just signature with smiley face). First Edition/1st Printing. Hardcover in dust jacket. Some pages at the rear have a vertical crease. Rear inner flap of dust jacket has a vertical crease. No remainder mark, notes, underlining or highlighting. Book will be well padded in bubble wrap and shipped in a sturdy box. c5. Signed by Author(s). …

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. First Edition 2nd Printing. Signed and inscribed by the author "Elvin, Lang Lang" on the dedication page. Signed and Inscribed By Author.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. 1st Edition. A fine copy in a fine, mylar protected DJ; 1st edition with complete number line. Inscribed (personalized) and signed by Lang Lang on front endpaper. Two ticket stubs, each from a different performance date, are included with the book. Illustrated; 8vo., 256 pages. Inscribed by Author(s).…

Hardcover. Condizione: Brand New. 256 pages. 10.00x6.50x1.00 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Condizione: As New. Condizione sovraccoperta: New. 1st Edition. Born in China to parents whose musical careers were interrupted by the Cultural Revolution, Lang Lang has emerged as one of the greatest pianists of our time. Yet despite his fame, few in the West know of the heart-wrenching journey from his early childhood as a prodigy in an industrial city in northern China to his difficult years in Beijing to his success today. This autobiography documents the remarkable, dramatic story of a family who sacrificed almost everything--his parents' marriage, financial security, Lang Lang's childhood, and their reputation in China's insular classical music world--for the belief in a young boy's talent. And it reveals the devastating and intense relationship between a boy and his father, who was willing to go to any length to make his son a star. An engaging, informative cultural commentator who bridges East and West, Lang Lang's book opens a door to China.239p. illus, Bold signature on ffep made at a signing event at Gregorian's. Signed by Author(s).…

hardcover. Condizione: Good.