The Music Makers
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Stevenson, Victor (Editorial Director); Unger-Hamilton, Clive (Editor)
Binding: Hardback
Published: A Harrow House Edition, Harry N Abrams, Inc,, 1979
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
The Music Makers is a richly illustrated reference work that chronicles the evolution of Western music through its most influential composers, performers, and instruments. Edited by Victor Stevenson and Clive Unger-Hamilton, this 255-page volume presents a structured, encyclopedic overview of musical history from the Middle Ages to the late 20th century. It argues for music’s enduring cultural significance by detailing the lives and legacies of figures such as Bach, Mozart, and Stravinsky, while also instructing readers on the development of orchestral and folk instruments. The book integrates archival photographs, portraits, and performance imagery to underscore its narrative authority. With its large-format design and scholarly tone, The Music Makers remains a compelling acquisition for collectors of music history and visual documentation.
Author: Stevenson, Victor (Editorial Director); Unger-Hamilton, Clive (Editor)
Binding: Hardback
Published: A Harrow House Edition, Harry N Abrams, Inc,, 1979
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
The Music Makers is a richly illustrated reference work that chronicles the evolution of Western music through its most influential composers, performers, and instruments. Edited by Victor Stevenson and Clive Unger-Hamilton, this 255-page volume presents a structured, encyclopedic overview of musical history from the Middle Ages to the late 20th century. It argues for music’s enduring cultural significance by detailing the lives and legacies of figures such as Bach, Mozart, and Stravinsky, while also instructing readers on the development of orchestral and folk instruments. The book integrates archival photographs, portraits, and performance imagery to underscore its narrative authority. With its large-format design and scholarly tone, The Music Makers remains a compelling acquisition for collectors of music history and visual documentation.