Mahler His Life & Music, by Stephen Johnson. This book follows Mahler's development as man & composer, & sets out the experiences - the personal joys & sorrows as well as the broader cultural forces - that formed him, & made him one of the most widely loved & admired composers in the whole classical repertoire. This multimedia biography also includes: 2 CDs of music spanning Mahler's career; Free access to a dedicated website with hours of extra music to listen to, & other bonus material.