by Helen Tinyanova (Author), Harrie Wood (Illustrator), Charles Angoff (Translator)
""Stradivari: The Violin Maker"" by Helen Tinyanova is a comprehensive guide to the life and work of the legendary Italian violin maker, Antonio Stradivari. The book delves into the history of the Stradivari family and their contributions to the world of music. It explores the techniques and secrets behind Stradivari's masterful craftsmanship, detailing the materials he used and the methods he employed to create his world-renowned instruments. The book also provides a fascinating insight into the social and cultural context in which Stradivari worked, including his relationships with his contemporaries and patrons. With beautiful illustrations and photographs throughout, ""Stradivari: The Violin Maker"" is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of music and the art of violin making.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.