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Guitar Heroes: Legendary Craftsmen from Italy to New York (Metropolitan Museum of Art Bulletin (Winter, 2011)),Used
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In the ItalianAmerican communities in the New York area a remarkable tradition of stringed instrument making has existed since the 19th century, with local craftsmen building traditional violins, mandolins, and guitars as well as American instruments such as banjos and archtop mandolins and guitars. Since the 1930s New York City has been a center for archtop guitar manufacturing, and the guitars of three makersJohn D'Angelico (19051964), James D'Aquisto (19351995), and John Monteleone (b. 1947)stand out for their quality of sound and design. The work of these three legendary artisans is firmly rooted in the long history of Italian, particularly Neapolitan, stringed instrument making. By examining their archtop guitars against the backdrop of the extensive collection of Italian and ItalianAmerican stringed instruments in the Metropolitan Museum, Guitar Heroes traces the transformation of a centuriesold craft to meet the everchanging demands of musicians and markets.
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- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Guitar Heroes: Legendary Craftsmen from Italy to New York'? A: The book explores the tradition of stringed instrument making within Italian-American communities, highlighting the craftsmanship of notable luthiers in New York City, particularly focusing on archtop guitars.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Guitar Heroes'? A: The author of the book is Jayson Kerr Dobney.
- Q: What kind of instruments are discussed in the book? A: The book discusses various stringed instruments, including traditional violins, mandolins, guitars, banjos, and archtop guitars.
- Q: When was 'Guitar Heroes' published? A: The book was published on February 22, 2011.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as being in acceptable condition.
- Q: How many pages does 'Guitar Heroes' have? A: The book contains a total of 48 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is there any specific focus on the work of individual craftsmen in the book? A: Yes, the book specifically highlights the work of three renowned luthiers: John D'Angelico, James D'Aquisto, and John Monteleone.
- Q: What is the significance of New York City in the context of this book? A: New York City is portrayed as a significant center for archtop guitar manufacturing, especially since the 1930s.
- Q: Does the book include illustrations or images of the instruments discussed? A: While the product details do not specify, books in this category typically include illustrations or images to showcase the instruments and craftsmanship.