# The Piano Lesson

- **Brand:** Assouline
- **Price:** $160.00
- **Catalog:** assouline
- **Retailer:** assouline
- **Product URL:** https://go.cosimo.shop/r/gAAAAABq74ONviTWZ2ogUal565dVfsm3uFuvnqpBIehPsYU3hrL3nbBOSx5DykH4og4XrzDKjqlQmmhCIPVub4hkUfBDSFdJbTwAZ4xIBKpzi_XB3nT-cbAWbnaL0KIPZinzWr79eTe80MYg_BQmkPBqAVfgFiOi_TExggP4NqpffNVilqqxoJE3nEv8PBkFfWuWzxVKlfUD04wOsxhzvPNtx-Qlbuj7R4QqvJhcmU2k-Ivb2sk9o9VQ_qXRVay4RGq3QY7r49Q0-C_Cpsm8mnKzADmch1pDqXwsqTMDlY-RRFzdvk-5wh-gXC2L4AC9ARqAwlKfVuWamTQICJqZ_SYYFC85FLicB544lD3ucxpmzpjbHGCGGTHEHkpNDzu02hWoI20ETwCfi09Re9Ea7t0cCom3jaxDSTrHU-ACZPI8VhyzDSb1OFU=
- **GTIN:** 882664012342
- **Availability:** In stock

## Summary

A hardcover book titled 'The Piano Lesson' by Malcolm Washington, featuring a deep red cover with a central image of a fire and white typography.

## Description

Winner of the Gotham Awards Ensemble Tribute, and Official Selection of the Telluride Film Festival, the Toronto International Film Festival, and the BFI London Film Festival. A battle is brewing in the Charles Household. At the center stands a prized heirloom piano tearing two siblings apart. On one side, a brother (John David Washington) plans to build the family fortune by selling it. On the other, a sister (Danielle Deadwyler) will go to any lengths to hold onto the sole vestige of the family’s heritage. Their uncle (Samuel L. Jackson) tries to mediate, but even he can’t hold back the ghosts of the past. Adapted from August Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning masterwork, The Piano Lesson explores the intergenerational dynamics of identity, resilience and transcendence - revealing startling truths about how we perceive the past and who gets to define our legacy. The film is directed by Malcolm Washington in his feature debut. From Oscar nominated producers Denzel Washington and Todd Black, and featuring an all-star cast including Samuel L. Jackson, John David Washington, Ray Fisher, Michael Potts, Erykah Badu, Skylar Aleece Smith with Danielle Deadwyler and Corey Hawkins. Co-written for the screen by Virgil Williams & Malcolm Washington, and featuring music scored by Alexandre Desplat. This book is dedicated to all of those, past and present, who played an invaluable role in the realization of this visual story, based on the Pulitzer Prize–winning play from August Wilson—a genius of the theater. Texts by Elvis Mitchell and Constanza Romero shed light on the late, great playwright and the complexities of adapting Wilson’s work for the screen. Personal contributions from the various cast and crew fill the pages, whether it is the on-set film photography from Katia Washington, a poetic exploration of Berniece by Danielle Deadwyler, or an intimate conversation between brothers Malcolm and John David. Film stills, production design plans, behind-the-scenes content, costume sketches, and more come together to paint a comprehensive picture of the making of The Piano Lesson. Illustrations, woodcut artworks, and a watercolor painting by different artists created exclusively for this publication speak to the inspirational legacy of the film and August Wilson’s words. From the creative mind of Malcolm Washington comes an ode to family, both given and chosen.

## Appearance

- **Materials:** Linen hardcover in a luxury slipcase

## Variants

- **In stock:** 1 of 1

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## Categories

- **Categories:** Books

## Additional Attributes

- **isbn:** 9781649804327
- **tags:** classic non travel, endear:film-tv-photography
- **author:** Malcolm Washington
- **vendor:** ASSOULINE
- **weight:** 3.0 lb
- **language:** English
- **dimensions:** W 10 x L 12 x D 1 in
- **page count:** 296 pages
- **released on:** November 2024
- **product type:** Books
- **dust regularly:** Use a soft, dry cloth or feather duster to gently remove dust from the cover and page edges.
- **shopify handle:** the-piano-lesson
- **cover materials:** Linen hardcover in a luxury slipcase
- **avoid direct sunlight:** Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight may cause fading or discoloration of the cover and pages, or melt or warp the binding, compromising the book's integrity.
- **number of illustrations:** over 200
- **use caution when opening:** Do not force the spine flat, especially on new books, as this may damage the binding.
- **handle with clean dry hands:** Always use clean, dry hands when handling your book to avoid transferring oils, dirt, or liquids onto the pages and cover.
- **keep away from sharp objects:** Sharp objects can damage the cover and pages.
- **keep away from liquids and food:** Avoid placing books near food or beverages to prevent spills and stains.
- **keep away from children and pets:** Large books are heavy and unwieldy and may cause injury.
- **store in a cool dry place on a low secure shelf:** Humidity and moisture can damage the paper and melt or warp the binding. Store books upright and closed on a flat surface, away from heat sources. Heavy books placed precariously on high shelves or surfaces may cause injury. Do not use as a storage surface.

## Enrichment

- **Type:** book
- **Type Synonyms:** hardcover book
- **Tags:** hardcover, dust jacket, illustrated
- **Styles:** minimalist
- **Category Path:** Media > Books > Print Books
- **Book cover type:** Hardcover
- **Genre:** Drama, Literature, Movies & TV
- **Language version:** ENG- English
- **Target audience:** Adults
- **Canonical Brand:** Assouline

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