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# Carpenters: The Musical Legacy

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Review: A Book worth Reading - "Carpenters: The Musical Legacy" is a comprehensive and loving tribute to the iconic musical duo, Karen and Richard Carpenter. Written by Mike Cidoni, Chris May with Richard Carpenter, this book offers a deep dive into their remarkable career and enduring impact on the music industry. Schmidt meticulously explores the Carpenters' journey from their humble beginnings to international stardom, offering valuable insights into their music, personal lives, and the challenges they faced. The book is enriched with rare photographs and detailed discographies, making it a treasure trove for fans. However, it's important to note that this book primarily focuses on their music and legacy, so those seeking an in-depth look into their personal lives might find it somewhat limited. Nevertheless, for music enthusiasts and Carpenters fans, "Carpenters: The Musical Legacy" is an engaging and informative read that celebrates the timeless melodies of this beloved duo.
Review: Celebration of the timeless music of Richard and Karen. - Reading this new book on the Carpenters. It’s so different than the others I’ve read that tend to focus on Karen and her struggles. This volume focuses on the music and the stories behind the songs. Richard supplies so many unseen photos and memorabilia making it such a loving and personal tribute to his sister. Really enjoying it. ❤️

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #280,826 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1,005 in Composer & Musician Biographies #1,547 in Actor & Entertainer Biographies |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,118) |
| Dimensions  | 9.15 x 1.45 x 11.85 inches |
| ISBN-10  | 1648960723 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1648960727 |
| Item Weight  | 3.9 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 344 pages |
| Publication date  | November 16, 2021 |
| Publisher  | Princeton Architectural Press |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Book worth Reading
*by L***T on September 6, 2023*

"Carpenters: The Musical Legacy" is a comprehensive and loving tribute to the iconic musical duo, Karen and Richard Carpenter. Written by Mike Cidoni, Chris May with Richard Carpenter, this book offers a deep dive into their remarkable career and enduring impact on the music industry. Schmidt meticulously explores the Carpenters' journey from their humble beginnings to international stardom, offering valuable insights into their music, personal lives, and the challenges they faced. The book is enriched with rare photographs and detailed discographies, making it a treasure trove for fans. However, it's important to note that this book primarily focuses on their music and legacy, so those seeking an in-depth look into their personal lives might find it somewhat limited. Nevertheless, for music enthusiasts and Carpenters fans, "Carpenters: The Musical Legacy" is an engaging and informative read that celebrates the timeless melodies of this beloved duo.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Celebration of the timeless music of Richard and Karen.
*by D***J on August 12, 2025*

Reading this new book on the Carpenters. It’s so different than the others I’ve read that tend to focus on Karen and her struggles. This volume focuses on the music and the stories behind the songs. Richard supplies so many unseen photos and memorabilia making it such a loving and personal tribute to his sister. Really enjoying it. ❤️

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ SO glad I Pre-Ordered! Perfect for the fan and fact oriented
*by D***M on December 26, 2021*

Lifelong Carpenters fan here. I agreed with Richard in that previous books were about Karen's psychology rather than the music. This oversized hardbound piece does just what I wanted - Examines their musical path with an introductory chapter on how they got where and when. Richard was able to go into his archive and pull out original year long itineraries, as well as short anecdotal memories, and Lennox & May were able to find chart info and reviews for insight on how their music was being received. If I were able to ask Richard anything, it would be about how he produced certain songs and he dives into some of that here. That tan Carpenters lp was the first one I ever sat through all the way, and at a very young age, the lesson I learned was how important production could be. I consider Richard to be one of the top/key producers of the 70s, along with Ron Dante, Jeff Lynne, George Martin, Quincy Jones and Brian Wilson. My ear was firmly planted in pop and those were the names that counted for quality. Later, Ted Templeman, Glyn Johns, Alan Parsons, Eddie Offard... but Richard Carpenter was the first one to make me tilt my head and say, Hey! ((PS - Jack Daugherty was listed as producer on the first lps, but Richard was key to their sound.)) Really, really well done.

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