Irving Schwerke (10 results)

Condition: Good. French. From the Library of John Russell Taylor.

Couverture souple. Condition: Moyen. Paris, Privately printed for the author by les presses modernes, 1927. In-8 broché, en partie non coupé, 259pp.+(2ff). Twenty-seven studies on music and modern musicians, of which, the studies on jazz and american composers in french and english, the others in english. Édition originale, envoi autographe signé de l'auteur. Il est joint une carte photo par Alban (Paris), portrait de l'auteur, dédicacée par lui. Couverture défraichie, rousseurs. Dédicacé par l'auteur.…

Paperback. Condition: Acceptable. Paperback Octavo. wraps, 257 pp, privately printed for author, numbered 9998, signed by author, text in French and in English, felt marker to front cover, stain on first page, wraps severely torn along edges of spine and are no longer glued to the text block Standard shipping (no tracking) / Priority (with tracking) / Custom quote for large or heavy orders. Signed.…

Hardcover. Condition: Near fine. Limited Edition. Small square octavo, 259pp. A crisp, clean copy, near fine, in contemporary red marbled boards with red morocco spine, titled in gilt. The cheap, acidic interwar European paper is inevitably age-toned. One of a large and unstated number of copies SIGNED by Schwerke on the limitation page, this being number 4,800. This copy additionally INSCRIBED by Schwerke on the opposite leaf in French: "Pour mes chers amis Helen et Fred - en souvenir de tant de bonnes heures passees dans leur compagnie--Irving. 5 IV 60 Appleton, Wis." ["For my good friends Helen and Fred - in memory of so many happy hours spent in their company."] We could not identify the Leonards, though their lightly penciled address in Orlando, Florida appears on the previous leaf. Schwerke was born and died in Appleton, but in the meantime spent many years in Paris and other European cities as a jazz critic and music writer. His obituary notes that he was acquainted with Hemingway and Fitzgerald and other bright stars of 1920s Paris.…

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: N/A. FIRST EDITION, FIRST STATE. Scarce First Edition of this volume, highly regarded and sought after by music afficionados. The book, privately published by the internationally famed music critic (and Chevalier of the Legion of Honor), collects twenty-seven studies on music and modern musicians, of which, the studies on Jazz and American Composers in French and English, the others in English. This copy is bound in three-quarter scarlet morocco with raised bands and gilt. A very good copy.This is #687 of a limited edition numbered and signed by Schwerké. Additionally, on the front free endpaper, he has inscribed a warm message in French to jazz great Alfred Galpin:A Alfred Galpin / en temoignage d'amitie -- / et de sympathie / artistique -- / Charles Schwerké. …

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Scarce First Edition of this volume, highly regarded and sought after by music afficionados. The book, privately published by the internationally famed music critic (and Chevalier of the Legion of Honor), collects twenty-seven studies on music and modern musicians, of which, the studies on Jazz and American Composers in French and English, the others in English. This copy is bound in three-quarter scarlet morocco with raised bands and gilt. A very good copy. This is #687 of a limited edition numbered and signed by Schwerké. Additionally, on the front free endpaper, he has inscribed a warm message in French to jazz great Alfred Galpin: A Alfred Galpin / en temoignage d'amitie / et de sympathie / artistique / Charles Schwerké. Inscribed by Author(s).…

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 268. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1927 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 268.…

Condition: Good. Ex-library, worn library rebind, toned pages, solid, clean, signed and numbered by the author.

Condition: Good. Small 8vo. 13 x 20cm. Original blank dust-wrapper over cover. Physical Description:[8],114 pages.OCLC Number / Unique Identifier:1269551. Aleksander (or Alexandre) Tansman (b. ?ódz, 1897; d. Paris, 1986) was a composer, conductor, and pianist. He studied at the Lodz Conservatory (with Piotr Rytel) and took courses in law and philosophy at Warsaw University. In 1919 he settled in Paris where he met the leading artists of his time, including Maurice Ravel, Igor Stravinsky, and others. As a pianist he toured Europe, Canada, and the Middle East with the Boston Symphony Orchestra under Serge Koussevitzky. His music was performed by the most famous soloists and ensembles of his time; his champions included conductors Stokowski and Toscanini. During this stage of his life, Tansman frequently described himself as "un compositeur polonais" but spoke French at home with his French wife - a talented pianist, Colette Cras - and two daughters (Tansman's first wife, also French, died early in their marriage). Returning to Warsaw was not an issue because of marriage and career requirements. Tansman was a world-famous virtuoso who frequently performed with the greatest orchestras and conductors, mostly based in France. .After Hitler's rise to power, the composer gradually reclaimed his Jewish roots. Presentation copy to Henri Marie Jacques Sordet, dit Dominique Sordet, né le 17 août 1889 à Grane (Drôme) et mort le 13 mars 1946 à Ville-d'Avray, fut un journaliste d'extrême droite, éditeur et critique musical français, devenu directeur d'une agence de presse anticommuniste et favorable à la Collaboration sous l'Occupation."Oeuvres inedites": pages [103]-105. "Catalogue des oeuvres d'Alexandre Tansman": p.[107]-110Expertise by Alain Nicolas and Pierre Gheno Paris.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1927. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 270, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 270 270.…