Stradivarius - Five Violins, One Cello and a Genius (Paperback, Unabridged edition)

A sweeping narrative of the greatest craftsman that ever lived and what became of the insturments he made. This is the remarkable tale of Antonio Stradivari, the greatest instrument maker of all time, and what happened to the violins he created. Everyone has some idea of the legendary quality and unbelieveable price tag of a Stradivarius violin, but much of the life of this genius remains obscure; his motivations and techniques hitherto unexplored. In this, the first popular account of the Stradivari phenomena, Toby Faber explores the life and methods of this unsurpassed craftsmans. Following the life of his insturments as they pass through the hands of many of the greatest musicians that have ever lived, we learn how and why they have become objects of such veneration and desire. It is a dramatic tale of grand artistry, fantastic music, shady dealers, forgery and science.

General

Imprint:	Pan Books
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	June 2005
Authors:	Toby Faber
Dimensions:	197 x 130 x 21mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	294
Edition:	Unabridged edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-330-49259-1
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Biography & autobiography > Film, television, music, theatre Books > Arts & Architecture > Music > Musical instruments & instrumental ensembles > String instruments > Guitar Books > Biography > Film, television, music, theatre Books > Music > Musical instruments & instrumental ensembles > String instruments > Guitar Promotions
LSN:	0-330-49259-4
Barcode:	9780330492591

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