Released in 1954 On the Waterfront is considered one of the greatest films of all time winning eight Academy Awardsampmdashincluding Best Pictureampmdashand placing in the top 20 on the American Film Instituteamprsquos 100 Films survey. The filmamprsquos Oscarnominated score represented a rare venture into film music composition by Leonard Bernstein one of the towering figures of classical music in the 20th century.In Leonard Bernsteinamprsquos On the Waterfront A Film Score Guide Anthony Bushard examines this landmark work a score that continues to influence composers of film and classical music alike. The book begins with a biographical survey of Bernsteinamprsquos work followed by an exploration of Bernsteinamprsquos compositional method a look at the context of the film and an analysis of the score itself.Though other volumes have focused on Bernsteinamprsquos overall career Bushardamp39s book is the first to look specifically at the score of this film. A welcome examination of one of Bernsteinamprsquos most accomplished works Leonard Bernsteinamprsquos On the Waterfront A Film Score Guide highlights the invaluable contributions of this great composer and will be appreciated by fans of classical music and film scores.