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Given that this book is largely assembled from excerpts of interviews with Julian Bream, author Tony Palmer does a remarkable job of weaving these disparate elements together into a cohesive whole. And given that so much of the text is delivered in Bream's own voice, it makes for a breezy and truly enjoyable reading experience, since Bream is equal parts charming and fussy, and well-versed in the wider picture of how the guitar fits into the world of music in general (not just classical music specifically). Definitely a recommended read for serious Bream fans.