Those familiar with the work of the incomparable pianist Glenn Gould know the factors that contribute to his myth -extraordinary childhood proficiency; obsessive dedication to his uniquely precise playing style; a fraught personal life; rakish, rock n roll looks and will revel in this beautiful, detailed evocation of his life. For those to whom hes a new name or a marginal figure, this is a thoroughly pleasurable primer, and a work of art in its own right.