Violin And Bow Makers Of Australia
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.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
A rare and intimate portrait of a largely undocumented craft tradition, Violin and Bow Makers of Australia brings into sharp focus the dedicated artisans who have shaped the sound of Australian classical music from their workshops. Through meticulous text and evocative photography, Alan Coggins chronicles the lives, techniques, and workshops of the luthiers and bow makers who ply their ancient trade on Australian soil, revealing a community of craftspeople whose passion bridges centuries-old European tradition and a distinctly Southern Hemisphere sensibility. The book presents each maker's story with the reverence of a documentary record, capturing the tactile beauty of tonewoods, hand tools, and finished instruments in stunning photographic detail. With an introduction by Michael Lea, the work situates these artisans within the broader context of Australia's musical heritage, arguing that their contribution to the nation's cultural life has been quietly profound and long deserving of recognition. Coggins's prose is precise yet warm, and his photography illustrates the almost meditative dedication required of those who spend lifetimes in pursuit of acoustic perfection. For musicians, collectors, and admirers of fine craftsmanship alike, this volume raises an irresistible question: how many great performances owe their voice to these unsung Australian hands?
Author: Alan Coggins
Format: Hardback
Genre: Music
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
A rare and intimate portrait of a largely undocumented craft tradition, Violin and Bow Makers of Australia brings into sharp focus the dedicated artisans who have shaped the sound of Australian classical music from their workshops. Through meticulous text and evocative photography, Alan Coggins chronicles the lives, techniques, and workshops of the luthiers and bow makers who ply their ancient trade on Australian soil, revealing a community of craftspeople whose passion bridges centuries-old European tradition and a distinctly Southern Hemisphere sensibility. The book presents each maker's story with the reverence of a documentary record, capturing the tactile beauty of tonewoods, hand tools, and finished instruments in stunning photographic detail. With an introduction by Michael Lea, the work situates these artisans within the broader context of Australia's musical heritage, arguing that their contribution to the nation's cultural life has been quietly profound and long deserving of recognition. Coggins's prose is precise yet warm, and his photography illustrates the almost meditative dedication required of those who spend lifetimes in pursuit of acoustic perfection. For musicians, collectors, and admirers of fine craftsmanship alike, this volume raises an irresistible question: how many great performances owe their voice to these unsung Australian hands?