A pictorial and textual overview of the art and drama which joined with the music comprises the glorious phenomenon of opera
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Seller: Anybook.com, Lincoln, United Kingdom
Condition: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Dust Jacket in fair condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1100grams, ISBN:0907408737. Seller Inventory # 9018415
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Seller: The Guru Bookshop, Hereford, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition with dust jacket - rare and collectable - will send out 1 st class post. Seller Inventory # mon0000002122
Seller: The London Bookworm, East Sussex, United Kingdom
Decorative Cloth. Condition: Very Good/Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Revised Edition. The art of opera has been flourishing since 1600, yet there have been surprisingly few illustrated books evoking the atmosphere and wonder of the subject. This book does just that. It concentrates on a visual approach to this most magnificent of stage spectacles, fully capturing the glamour and grandeur of the opera in over 150 stunning pictures. The visual impact of the book is complemented by an authoriative and entertaining text. Design and production are discussed, along with the 'backroom' contribution, but the longest section of the book is devoted to a study of the world's greatests operas and singers - the remarkable and colourful characters of whom the history of opera is full. The book not only provides a wealth of background information and reference material, it communicates the author's own enthusiasm for an endlessly absorbing subjectPhotographs, illustrations, bibliography, index, decorated endpapers. Edgewear to dust jacket. (Music/Dance, Opera, Photography, Singers) Keywords: Entertainment Music/Dance, Opera, Photography, Singers Jefferson, Alan Glory of Opera. Illustrated. Crease to top edge of back cover D/J and closed tear repaired. Price clipped. Seller Inventory # 015632
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Seller: Amazing Book Company, Liphook, United Kingdom
Hardback. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Revised Edition. This copy is in fine, unmarked condition bound in printed cloth covered boards with black titling to the spine. This copy is bright, tight, white and square. The unclipped dustwrapper is in fine condition International postal rates are calculated on a book weighing 1 Kilo, in cases where the book weighs more than 1 Kilo increased postal rates will be quoted, where the book weighs less then postage will be reduced accordingly. The art of opera has been flourishing since 1600, yet there have been surprisingly few illustrated books evoking the atmosphere and wonder of the subject. The Glory of the Opera does just that. It concentrates on a visual approach to this most magnificent of stage spectacles, fully capturing the glamour and grandeur of the opera in over 150 stunning pictures in both colour and black and white. Ref C 1. Seller Inventory # 023983
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Seller: Sapphire Books, Peterborough, CAMBS, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Published In 1983 : Revised Edition : Peerage Books : Very Large Format & Very Heavy : Light Face Rubbing To The Front Face Of The Dust Wrapper + A Couple Of Very Small Line Indentations : The Back Face Is Very Faced Rubbed : Otherwise , As New Throughout : This Copy Has An Old Book Shop Smell To The Interior : Price-Clipped : Crisp & Tight : A Large Dedicated Inscription To The Back Of The Front End-Paper : : Good Solid Binding With Bright Clear Text , Illustrations & Photographs : Overall , A Very Nice Book : Seller Inventory # 42 - 15215
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