The Violin Maker: A Search for the Secrets of Craftsmanship, Sound, and Stradivari
Autor John Marcheseen Limba Engleză Paperback – 31 mar 2008
The violin does something remarkable, magical, and evocative. It is capable of bringing to life the mathematical marvels of Bach, the moan of a Gypsy melody, the wounded dignity of Beethoven's Concerto in D Major. No other instrument is steeped in such a rich brew of myth and lore—and yet the making of a violin starts with a simple block of wood. The Violin Maker takes the reader on a journey as that block of wood, in the hands of a master craftsman, becomes an instrument to rival one made by the greatest master of all time.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9780060012687
ISBN-10: 0060012684
Pagini: 256
Dimensiuni: 127 x 203 x 16 mm
Greutate: 0.2 kg
Ediția:Reprint
Editura: HarperCollins Publishers
Colecția HarperPerennial
ISBN-10: 0060012684
Pagini: 256
Dimensiuni: 127 x 203 x 16 mm
Greutate: 0.2 kg
Ediția:Reprint
Editura: HarperCollins Publishers
Colecția HarperPerennial
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“An impassioned account...shows what magic is secretly being practiced behind many nondescript doors.” — New York Times
“Marchese is engaging and funny and he uses his substantial skill to tell a story worthy of his subjects.” — Newsweek
“A deeply descriptiveand appreciative look at a slow, exacting craft. Marchese is a skilled writer.” — USA Today
“Strikes a high note, with rich overtones on the themes of art, creation, and the power of music. — Entertainment Weekly
“A beguiling journalistic meditation on the links—and tensions—between art, craft and connoisseurship.” — Publishers Weekly
“You don’t have to be a fiddler to enjoy this small gem of a book. A fine, informative read.” — Santa Fe New Mexican
“Well researched...an appreciation for the ability and dedication of a man working with his hands.” — Hartford Courant
“An edifying adventure from hewn log to work of art. On pitch reporting documents an inspiring craft.” — Kirkus Reviews
“Honest, witty and dramatic. A thoroughly gripping read.” — The Strad
“Informative. Insights (into) why classical music’s most analyzed instrument retains so many mysteries. — San Diego Union-Tribune
“Entertaining...(Marchese) shows a talent for engaging turns of phrase, and his accessible style and dry humor commingle well.” — Library Journal
“Like The Piano Shop on the Left Bank, THE VIOLIN MAKER is easy, entertaining, and uniquely informative reading. — Booklist
“A magical, profound and elegant look at the continued need for high quality in our throw away society.” — Douglas Brinkley, Professor of History at Tulane University and author of THE GREAT DELUGE
“Engaging…[In] the tradition of John McPhee and Tracy Kidder, John Marchese wittily deconstructs the capacious lore of violin-making.” — Ben Yagoda, author of About Town: The New Yorker and the World It Made and When You Catch an Adjective, Kill It: The Parts of Speech, for Better and/or Worse
“Marchese is engaging and funny and he uses his substantial skill to tell a story worthy of his subjects.” — Newsweek
“A deeply descriptiveand appreciative look at a slow, exacting craft. Marchese is a skilled writer.” — USA Today
“Strikes a high note, with rich overtones on the themes of art, creation, and the power of music. — Entertainment Weekly
“A beguiling journalistic meditation on the links—and tensions—between art, craft and connoisseurship.” — Publishers Weekly
“You don’t have to be a fiddler to enjoy this small gem of a book. A fine, informative read.” — Santa Fe New Mexican
“Well researched...an appreciation for the ability and dedication of a man working with his hands.” — Hartford Courant
“An edifying adventure from hewn log to work of art. On pitch reporting documents an inspiring craft.” — Kirkus Reviews
“Honest, witty and dramatic. A thoroughly gripping read.” — The Strad
“Informative. Insights (into) why classical music’s most analyzed instrument retains so many mysteries. — San Diego Union-Tribune
“Entertaining...(Marchese) shows a talent for engaging turns of phrase, and his accessible style and dry humor commingle well.” — Library Journal
“Like The Piano Shop on the Left Bank, THE VIOLIN MAKER is easy, entertaining, and uniquely informative reading. — Booklist
“A magical, profound and elegant look at the continued need for high quality in our throw away society.” — Douglas Brinkley, Professor of History at Tulane University and author of THE GREAT DELUGE
“Engaging…[In] the tradition of John McPhee and Tracy Kidder, John Marchese wittily deconstructs the capacious lore of violin-making.” — Ben Yagoda, author of About Town: The New Yorker and the World It Made and When You Catch an Adjective, Kill It: The Parts of Speech, for Better and/or Worse
Notă biografică
A musician and award-winning journalist, John Marchese is the author of Renovations: A Father and Son Rebuild a House and Rediscover Each Other. He lives in New York City and in New York's Catskill Mountain region.