Talks with Great Composers

Arthur M. Abell

Published by Philosophical Library, New York, NY, 1955

About this Item

Philosophical Library, New York. 1955. Hardcover. Reprint Edition. Book is tight, square, and unmarked but for F/O name on the front pastedown and scattered pencil underlining through Brahms section. Book Condition: Very Good; light dustsoiling to textblock top; mottling to cloth at bottom edges of front and rear boards. DJ: Very Good; NOT Price Clipped ($2.75); chipping at head and tail; closed tears at tail and bottom of rear panel. Blue cloth boards and spine with bright black lettering on the spine and PL emblem on front board. 167 pp 8vo. This book reveals the intellectual, psychic, and spiritual experiences of Brahms, Puccini, Strauss, Humperdinck, Bruch, and Grieg while creating their immortal masterpieces. These disclosures were made during the years 1890-1914 to the author who was a close personal friend of the composers. This is the first time in musical history that a book describes in detail the inspirational processes of creative geniuses while at work. A clean very presentable copy in a Brodart mylar jacket. Seller Inventory # 013025

Bibliographic Details

Title: Talks with Great Composers

Publisher: Philosophical Library, New York, NY

Publication Date: 1955

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good

Edition: Reprint Edition