"The Art of Violin Making" is the major work for the craftsman, bringing into one volume a summary of essential information for the violin maker and player, as well as providing a historical reference. Part One: The Violin Makers is devoted to separate chapters on the life and work of some of the greatest of all violin makers; the families of Amati, Stradivari and Guarneri, and the unique genius of Jacob Stainer. These chapters include superb colour photographs of examples of their work. Also included is a chapter covering the work of some leading contemporary violin makers. Part Two: The Workshop, Tools and Materials provides essential information on the tools, working environment and material needed by violin makers. Part Three: Violin Construction comprises a detailed, step-by-step guide to the traditional method of violin making, based closely on the teaching system employed at the world-famous Newark School of Violin Making in England.

This volume forms part of a project which aims to collate and make more widely available data for the Neolithisation of central Europe on an axis running from the Balkans to the Carpathians. It deals with Romania, presenting a complete catalogue of sites, both excavated and identified from surface finds. Specialist reports provide analysis of architecture, material culture, livestock management, bone and antler tools, and chipped stone assemblages.