Violin-Making, As It Was and Is Being a Historical, Theoretical, and Practical Treatise on the Scienc and Art of Violin-Making, for the Use of Violin Makers and Players, Amateur and

This classic guide offers an accessible initiation into the mysteries of violin-making. Charming in its style and cultivated in its research, it covers every detail of the process, from wood selection to varnish. A fascinating history of the instrument precedes discussions of materials and construction techniques, and more than 200 diagrams, engravings, and photographs complement the text. The first book to combine the history, theory, and practice of violin-making, this comprehensive resource has enlightened and informed generations of performers and players alike. Unabridged republication of the classic 1885 edition. 400pp. Appendices. Bibliography. Indexes. 196 figures. 3 inserts. 3 halftones. 53/8 x 81/2.Heron-Allen, Edward is the author of 'Violin-Making, As It Was and Is Being a Historical, Theoretical, and Practical Treatise on the Scienc and Art of Violin-Making, for the Use of Violin Makers and Players, Amateur and' with ISBN 9780486443560 and ISBN 0486443566.