About the Author
Ultan Guilfoyle
ISBN 9781838665586
Rs. 6,257
Phaidon Press
Guitar
Who it's for: Music enthusiasts, guitar players, and design lovers
The guitar is the iconic instrument at the heart of all popular music. From Delta blues on acoustics to electric rock & roll, and all that came in its wake, the guitar has proven the most versatile and emotive conduit for musical expression and experimentation. Across more than 300 years, master guitar-makers have striven continually for new sculptural and aural peaks, yet the guitar's immediacy and intimacy endures, however loud the volume controls on the amplifiers are turned. With 100 of the finest and most innovative models of guitar from the 17th century to the present day alongside the players who changed the face of popular music, Guitar includes fascinating stories behind iconic models from an eclectic mix of brands, including Alden, D'Angelico, Fender, Gibson, Gretsch, Ibanez, Kay, Martin, Millimetric Instruments, Mosrite, Greg Smallman, and Stauffer. The book also includes a wealth of fascinating and lesser known information about enigmatic performers including the Beatles, Woody Guthrie, Jimi Hendrix, Robert Johnson, Pat Metheny, Joni Mitchell, St Vincent, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Jimi Hendrix, and Neil Young. A delight for design enthusiasts and music aficionados alike, Guilfoyle's latest book charts the development of this pillar of popular music and the charismatic performers who have used the guitar to transform our lives. Format: Hardcover Size: 270 × 205 mm (10 5/8 × 8 1/8 in) Pages: 280
Highlights
- Covers 100 of the finest and most innovative guitar models from the 17th century to the present day.
- Includes iconic brands such as Fender, Gibson, Gretsch, Martin, and Ibanez.
- Features stories of legendary players like Jimi Hendrix, Joni Mitchell, and Sister Rosetta Tharpe.
- Richly illustrated hardcover edition with 280 pages.
- Explores the guitar's evolution as both a sculptural and musical instrument.
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Sign inQuestions about this book
What is the time span covered by the book?
The book covers guitar models from the 17th century to the present day.
Which guitar brands are featured?
It includes brands like Alden, D'Angelico, Fender, Gibson, Gretsch, Ibanez, Kay, Martin, Millimetric Instruments, Mosrite, Greg Smallman, and Stauffer.
Does the book include information about famous guitarists?
Yes, it features stories about performers such as the Beatles, Woody Guthrie, Jimi Hendrix, Robert Johnson, Pat Metheny, Joni Mitchell, St Vincent, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, and Neil Young.
Is the book illustrated?
Yes, it is an illustrated edition, and the description indicates it includes 100 models, so it is likely heavily visual.
What is the format of the book?
It is a hardcover book measuring 270 × 205 mm and has 280 pages.