Struggling For Perfection

This illustrated children's biography paints a sensitive and affectionate portrait of the famous pianist Glenn Gould, an enigmatic figure who made some of the most acclaimed classical recordings of the last century. A former child prodigy and an unpredictable, passionate man, Gould was known as much for his eccentricities as his vast musical genius. After retiring prematurely from performing, Gould branched out into work in film and radio and helped bring classical music recording technology into a new age. He has become a national icon in his native Canada.