Cardwell Bruce (23 results)

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 160 pages. 8.01x8.01x0.59 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. no date, c.1903, Good Only/no dj, octavo, brown cloth hardcover, front exterior hinge frayed, b&w ill's throughout, private bookplate, interior hinge papers cracking, owner has tipped-in several related newspaper or book excerpts at appropriate pages by/about some of the celebrities.…

hardcover. Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: New. Brand new book, sourced directly from publisher. Dispatch time is 4-5 days from our warehouse. Book will be sent in robust, secure packaging to ensure it reaches you securely.

Paperback. Condition: Fine.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Bruce Cardwell's latest book is a celebration of the harp in Wales, an instrument as symbolically key to a Welsh identity as the flag itself.Cardwell provides a history of the harp in Wales: how it grew to prominence, its evolving role in Welsh culture and symbolism, and the booming harp business today. He also explores the craft of harpmaking, including the variety of construction, materials, designs and aesthetics, issues of 'playability' and tone, and the fusion of craft skills with artistic sensibilities. The book also contains portraits of 36 contemporary Welsh harpists, their individual repertoires and how they see their place in the continuing tradition. These harpists include Catrin Finch, Elinor Bennett, Delyth Jenkins, Robin Huw Bowen, Twm Morys, Gwenan Gibbard, Harriet Earis and Llio Rhydderch.Bruce Cardwell is the author of Hoofpicks: Photographs of the Horse in Wales (Seren, 2009) and Noteworthy: Images of Music (Seren, 2011). He is also a practising folk musician, playing flute, violin and citrain, and has appeared in Wales, Britain, Ireland and Europe. He lives in Aberystwyth.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. A celebration of the harp in Wales, an instrument as symbolically key to a Welsh identity as the flag itself. Bruce Cardwell provides a history of the harp in Wales, including how it grew to prominence, its evolving role in Welsh culture, how it became a central symbol of Welshness, how it has developed as a musical instrument in response to changing musical taste, and the booming harp business today. He also explores the craft of harp-making, including the variety of construction, materials, designs and aesthetics, issues of 'playability' and tone, and the fusion of craft skills with art sensibilities. The book also has a section on thirty-six contemporary Welsh harpists, with portraits and a narrative on their perspective on their personal instruments, their individual repertoires and how they see their place in the continuing tradition. These harpists include Catrin Finch, Elinor Bennett, Delyth Jenkins, Robin Huw Bowen, Twm Morys, Gwenan Gibbard, Harriet Earis and Llio Rhydderch. A lavishly illustrated history of the harp in Wales, the iconic musical instrument central to the culture and identity of Wales, and including interviews with leading players. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Condition: Very Good. Shelf wear, light scuffs & scratches & minor marks to the jacket. Content is like new.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 200 pages. 9.75x9.75x1.00 inches. In Stock.

Condition: New. pp. 200.

Condition: New. pp. 200.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Signed & lined without dedication, UK 1st edition 1st impression, no inscriptions not price clipped , fine in fine jacket. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Gift inscribed by author on title page. Robin Huw Bowen also gift inscribes and signs on page 167. Book fine . Dustwrapper complete but a small tear to lower corner of read cover. In a light but protective box this books weighs 1.7 kgs and extra mailing will be requested for dispatch outside the UK.…

Condition: New. &Uumlber den AutorBruce Cardwell is a practising folk musician, playing flute and pipes, who has appeared in Wales, Britain, Ireland and Europe. The Irish cultural ministry produced a 20 minute dvd of his work at a series of gigs in Pol.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - A celebration of the harp in Wales, an instrument as symbolically key to a Welsh identity as the flag itself, this study provides fascinating insight into a little-examined area of musical heritage. Musician-author Bruce Cardwell presents a history of the harp in Wales, including how it grew to prominence, its evolving role in Welsh culture, how it became a central symbol of Welshness, how it has developed as a musical instrument in response to changing musical taste, and the booming harp business today. He also explores the craft of harp-making, including the variety of construction, materials, designs and aesthetics, issues of playability and tone, and the fusion of craft skills with art sensibilities. The book also has a section on 36 contemporary Welsh harpists, with portraits and a narrative on their perspective on their personal instruments, their individual repertoires, and how they see their place in the continuing tradition. These harpists include Catrin Finch, Elinor Bennett, Delyth Jenkins, Robin Huw Bowen, Twm Morys, Gwenan Gibbard, Harriet Earis, and Llio Rhydderch.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. A celebration of the harp in Wales, an instrument as symbolically key to a Welsh identity as the flag itself. Bruce Cardwell provides a history of the harp in Wales, including how it grew to prominence, its evolving role in Welsh culture, how it became a central symbol of Welshness, how it has developed as a musical instrument in response to changing musical taste, and the booming harp business today. He also explores the craft of harp-making, including the variety of construction, materials, designs and aesthetics, issues of 'playability' and tone, and the fusion of craft skills with art sensibilities. The book also has a section on thirty-six contemporary Welsh harpists, with portraits and a narrative on their perspective on their personal instruments, their individual repertoires and how they see their place in the continuing tradition. These harpists include Catrin Finch, Elinor Bennett, Delyth Jenkins, Robin Huw Bowen, Twm Morys, Gwenan Gibbard, Harriet Earis and Llio Rhydderch. A lavishly illustrated history of the harp in Wales, the iconic musical instrument central to the culture and identity of Wales, and including interviews with leading players. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

Paperback. Condition: New. Bruce Cardwell's latest book is a celebration of the harp in Wales, an instrument as symbolically key to a Welsh identity as the flag itself.Cardwell provides a history of the harp in Wales: how it grew to prominence, its evolving role in Welsh culture and symbolism, and the booming harp business today. He also explores the craft of harpmaking, including the variety of construction, materials, designs and aesthetics, issues of 'playability' and tone, and the fusion of craft skills with artistic sensibilities. The book also contains portraits of 36 contemporary Welsh harpists, their individual repertoires and how they see their place in the continuing tradition. These harpists include Catrin Finch, Elinor Bennett, Delyth Jenkins, Robin Huw Bowen, Twm Morys, Gwenan Gibbard, Harriet Earis and Llio Rhydderch.Bruce Cardwell is the author of Hoofpicks: Photographs of the Horse in Wales (Seren, 2009) and Noteworthy: Images of Music (Seren, 2011). He is also a practising folk musician, playing flute, violin and citrain, and has appeared in Wales, Britain, Ireland and Europe. He lives in Aberystwyth.…

Condition: Fine. First edition in publisher's original illustrated stiff French flap card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 9½'' x 7''. Contains 144 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Press Release letter from the publisher's loosely inserted. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9781854115409 WALES & WELSH LITERATURE.…

Condition: New. pp. 200 This item is printed on demand.