Maestro, the cinematic masterpiece directed by Bradley Cooper and featuring an all-star cast including Bradley Cooper, Carey Mulligan, Matt Bomer, Maya Hawke, and Sarah Silverman, unfolds as a towering and fearless love story between Leonard Bernstein and Felicia Cohn Montealegre Bernstein. This emotionally epic portrayal of family and love, produced by Martin Scorsese, Steven Spielberg, and others, is a captivating love letter to life and art. Delving behind the scenes, the accompanying book, introduced by Steven Spielberg, offers insights from Bradley Cooper on the creative journey from conception to realization. Contributors include Academy Award winners like Mark Bridges, Michelle Tesoro, Kazu Hiro, and Matthew Libatique, providing a comprehensive exploration of the filmmaking process. With essays from Jamie Bernstein, Janet Maslin, and contributions from Rick Rubin, Maestro is not just a book but a visual treasure trove, immersing readers in the intricate world of movie artistry with behind-the-scenes photos, production art, and set images.
