The Young Person's Guide to the Opera

Los Angeles, California: Monarch Media, Inc, 1997. We have only this one copy, but it is available now and ready to ship today from Henderson, Nevada. Fine condition NO chips, tears, creases or fading. Square and tight. Corners are NOT bumped. NOTa library discard. NOT a remainder. Previous owner's name. Pages are otherwise crisp, clean and unmarked - apparently seldom if ever read. NO underlining. NO highlighting. NO margin notes. Bound in the original gilt-stamped red leatherette. From the publisher: "The complete book of opera for beginners of all ages, told in easy, entertaining style. It contains the stories of the 33 most popular operas with pronunciation guide, background material and history." About the Author: "The daughter of Scandinavian portrait painter Jean Theslof and Metropolitan Opera soprano Grace Divine, Ariane Csonka Comstock has had a multi-faceted career including film actress, operatic soprano, radio and television hostess, music critic and humor columnist. Csonka speaks five languages and has translated 15 operas published by Kalmus plus the Shchedrin/Nabokov Lolita. Her many years of teaching opera appreciation (currently at the prestigious Society of the Four Arts in Palm Beach) and her wide experience in the world of opera led to this book.". First Edition (so stated). Hardcover. Fine condition/No dust jacket, as issued. Illus. by Roberts, Mark (illustrated by). 8vo. 288pp. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping.…