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Antonio Stradivari: His Life and Work by Francis A. Davis (Paperback)
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- ISBN
- 9780486204253
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Dover Publications, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0486204251
ISBN-13
9780486204253
eBay Product ID (ePID)
168929
Product Key Features
Edition
2
Book Title
Antonio Stradivari : His Life and Work
Number of Pages
400 Pages
Language
English
Topic
History & Criticism, Musical Instruments / Strings, Composers & Musicians, Individual Composer & Musician
Publication Year
1963
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Music, Biography & Autobiography
Book Series
Dover Books on Music: Violin Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Weight
16.8 Oz
Item Length
8.5 in
Item Width
5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Decimal
787.12
Synopsis
Construction methods, woods, varnishes, types of instruments, and special features plus life of the composer. "A rich mine of fascinating information." -- American Record Guide. 93 illustrations. 4 color plates., Leading appraisers of fine musical instruments agree that in the art of making violins, no one has ever gone beyond the achievement of Antonio Stradivari. The incomparable visual beauty of his instruments and the infinite variety and magnificence of tone of which they are capable have by this time passed into the realm of legend. Collectors have paid many thousands of dollars for one of Stradivari's violins. It is strange, but true, that only one book really delves into the life and art of this famous Italian craftsman. That is the book published in 1902 by the three Hill brothers of the London violin-making firm. Expert violin-makers and critics of superior violin craftsmanship, these men had unique opportunities to examine and compare almost all of the great examples of Italian violin-making. The larger divisions of the book concern the ancestry of Stradivari; his violins, viols, and violoncellos; his aims in relation to tone; his materials; his varnish; his construction; his labels; the number of instruments he made; the growth of their reputation. Some of the topics discussed under these main headings are: Stradivari's apprenticeship to Amati; comparison of his work with that of Amati; the tone of the pre-1684 Stradivari violin; changes between 1684 and 1690; distinguishing characteristics of many existing violins, violas, and cellos, their specific location, etc.; erroneous views concerning Stradivari's material; his preference for the wood of certain trees in given years; the mystery of the ingredients of Stradivari's varnish; the effect of varnish on tone; the measurements of Stradivari's instruments; the time spent by Stradivari in making a violin; the years of greatest production; the largest number dating from one year; estimate of the total number made; an estimate of the actual sum he charged for an instrument; the introduction of Stradivari instruments into France and England; the first revelation of their supreme merit; and many other interesting topics. Musicologists, violinists, makers of instruments, historians of culture, and those who count themselves simply as music lovers will find this to be an extremely interesting and informative account.
LC Classification Number
ML424.S8
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- a***a (12)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchasePURCHASE WAS AN EXCELLENT EXPERIENCE. IT WAS CAREFULLY PACKAGED SHIPPED PROMPTLY. FOUND THE BOOK IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. IT IS VERY OBVIOUS THAT IT HAS RECEIVED VERY GOOD CARE BY THE OWNER OVER MANY YEARS. IT IS A PLEASURE TO OWN AND WILL BE TREASURED. RECOMMEND. YOU WOULD NOT BE DISAPPOINTED BUYING FROM THIS SELLER. MANY THANKS…..
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97.5% positive Feedback•959 items sold
Registered as a private sellerThereby, consumer rights stemming from EU consumer protection law do not apply. eBay buyer protection still applies to most purchases.
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- a***a (12)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchasePURCHASE WAS AN EXCELLENT EXPERIENCE. IT WAS CAREFULLY PACKAGED SHIPPED PROMPTLY. FOUND THE BOOK IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. IT IS VERY OBVIOUS THAT IT HAS RECEIVED VERY GOOD CARE BY THE OWNER OVER MANY YEARS. IT IS A PLEASURE TO OWN AND WILL BE TREASURED. RECOMMEND. YOU WOULD NOT BE DISAPPOINTED BUYING FROM THIS SELLER. MANY THANKS…..
- s***n (154)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseVery much delayed. This was ordered in June, I believe, and was shipped July 7th. I enquired about it and I don't think I ever got a response at all. I owuld not buy from this seller again, frankly. Book has not arrived yet.
- a***a (676)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseA++++ SELLER, ITEM AS DESCRIBED, FAST SHIPPING.Tour King Sand Wedge SW Single Club Head Cover Sleeve Black Gold Zipper 1993 NOS (#326282393408)