Condivi was a young pupil, assistant, and confidante of Michelangelo's, and his biography is based to a large extent on the master's own words. It tells of his life, his relationship with his patrons, his objectives as an artist, and his accomplishments. The 1976 hard cover was published by Louisiana State University Press; a new introduction and updated endnotes incorporate recent research. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)