Holman Denis (7 results)

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. bbc03 8½"x11"; 66 pages; Soft Pictorial Cover; The binding and pages are clean, tight and square. There is no underlining, highlighting or margin notes. A used copy with normal reading wear. Due to USPS regulations, this item may require additional postage. If you order multiple titles, I will combine them in order to reduce postage costs. If you have any questions, contact me before ordering for details. BBC Music Magazine is a British monthly magazine that focuses primarily on classical music. Each edition comes together with an audio CD, often including BBC recordings of full-length works. The first issue appeared in September 1992. The magazine includes regular columns and reviews of new releases as well as several in depth feature articles by noted music writers. Each issue contains a CD featuring complete works by the greatest composers, performed by world-class artists and ensembles. This special issue takes a look at the origins of the symphony and how it has become the keystone of western music. This issue includes the audio CD "The Symphony: Beethoven Symphony No. 6 (Pastoral) performed by the BBC Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Adrian Boult and Brahms Symphony No. 2 performed by the BBC Symphony Orchestra conducted by Sir Richard Pritchard". This issue contains the following articles: "To Embrace the World" (the term 'symphony' from humble beginnings to status as the summit of musical thought) by Bayan Northcott; "The Practice of the Masters" (describes the different forms of the symphony) by Calum MacDonald; "Symphony CD listening guide" (this issues CD) by Calum MacDonald; "The Development of the Orchestra"; "The Changing Perception" (the relationship between symphony and audience) by Peter Holman; "The Grand Opening" (early history of the symphony and the contributions of Haydn and Mozart in its development) by Denis Stevens; "The Immortal Spirit Grows" (Beethoven's influence on Austro-German symphonists) by Peter Franklin; "The Common Pursuit" (development of the symphony outside the Austro-German influence) by Robert Layton; "Is the Symphony Extinct?" (the symphony in modern time) by Stephen Pettit; "Two Living Symphonists" (Peter Maxell Davies and Philip Glass) interviews by Mark Pappenheim; "Notes on the Silver Screen" (the symphony and cinema) by Michael White; "Different Timescales" (do other cultures have an equivalent to the symphony?) by John Thornley.…

Octavo hardcover (VG+) in d/w (VG-); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book may reduce your overall postage costs.…

Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Very Good. First Paperback Edition. First UK paperback edition. TVB No. 123. First published in the UK as a Boardman hard back in 1951. Originally published in the USA by M. S. Mill Co. in 1945. The covers have some light surface creasing and edge wear. The spine has reading creasing and edge rubbing. There is only light browning to the pages which are otherwise clean and unmarked. Cover illustration by Denis McLoughlin. First printing of this edition. Postage charge will be reduced by £1.50 when the order is processed. McLoughlin, Denis (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. First edition, first impression. Bound in the publisher's cloth in a clipped dust wrapper, the wrapper with wear particularly to the top edge of the front panel, with a closed tear and some loss; the edges grazed and curling besides. Tape repairs along the top edge, with losses at the corners and a few closed tears to the panel edges. Front inner flap with two historic creases. Spotting to the closed page edges. The hinges a little loose, light marginal toning throughout. A good first edition of Holman's account of big game hunting.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. shelf wear on the jacket. some usage markings. all pages are intact and presentable. [SK]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. First Edition:First Printing:Book Condition:A Very Good/Near Fine copy, very gently bumped and rubbed top and bottom of the spine, corners very gently rubbed, top of page edges a light orange colour, Signed by the Author to the title page "Tommy Steele with best wishes Dennis Holman" dedicated to the famous pop star, internally very clean and bright, tight binding.Dustjacket Condition:Very Good, very gently bumped top and bottom of the spine, corners very gently rubbed, spine very gently toned, retains original publishers price. Signed by Author(s).…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Foreword by Sir Gerald Templer. 253 pages H.21cm W.14cm D.3cm.