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Stradivarius: Five Violins, One Cello and a Genius
Toby Faber
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Description for Stradivarius: Five Violins, One Cello and a Genius
Paperback. A sweeping narrative of the greatest craftsman that ever lived and what became of the instruments he made Num Pages: 295 pages, 19 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: AVRL1; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 145 x 20. Weight in Grams: 232.
'An incredible story of musical instruments, how they're made and what people make of them' - Keith Richards
Everyone knows of the legendary quality and unbelievable price tag of a Stradivarius violin. In this, the first popular account of the Stradivari phenomena, Toby Faber explores the life and methods of this unsurpassed craftsman. Following the life of his instruments 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 ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Pan Books
Number of pages
295
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Condition
New
Number of Pages
320
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780330492591
SKU
V9780330492591
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-50
About Toby Faber
Toby Faber was born in Cambridge in 1965 and now lives in London with his wife and daughter. This is his first book.
Reviews for Stradivarius: Five Violins, One Cello and a Genius
"'fascinating, accessible and enjoyable' - Tracy Chevallier"