Piano by James Barron (2006, Hardcover)

A breezy, colorful series of snapshots of the production life of a Steinway D, along with teasingly curt bios of the workers along the way. Very scant technical info and only a few basic historical markers make this a light, almost fun read, rather than a serious tome of Steinway (there are several available). Does illuminate the importance...and skittish qualities... of craftsmanship inherent in Steinway's production culture, confirming every prospective buyer's fears of picking the wrong specimen among the variable grove. (Provides no info re the necessity of spending a dozen or two hours post-purchase regulation to "adjust" most Steinways to excellence.)
All in all, a delightful, light, summery read.