231pp., Pictorial colour illustrated dustjacket with col. portrait of author inside rear flap- small chip to jacket at top edge front corner- covered in removable protective clear plastic, black cloth boards with gilt text to spine, illustrated endpapers with neat previous ownership inscription inside front cover, foreword by John Williams, col. & b/w plts. & text ills., appends., glossary, discography, bibliog., notes, index. From Bulgarian zurlas to bass drums, from the delicate lute to the hightech Fairlight synthesiser. Australians make some of the world's finest musical instruments. This unique book is a magnificent record of the success story of Australian instrument making. It is a book for lovers of music and fine craftmanship to treasure. Size: Oblong Quarto.

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Title: Australian Made.Australian Played.: Handcrafted Musical Instruments from Didjeridu to Synthesiser
Publisher: New South Wales University Press, Kensington, NSW
Publication Date: 1990
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0868403237
ISBN 13: 9780868403236
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: 1st Edition.
Condition: Fine
Dust Jacket Condition: Fine
Book Type: Book

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