The Classical Guitar

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This is the fourth edition of Maurice J. Summerfield's highly acclaimed ultimate reference book on the classical guitar. This brand new book has all the original biographical entries updated with new photographs where applicable. There are also over 100 new biographical entries in the players, composers, and makers section. This new edition gives the reader a full and clear picture of the classical guitar's development since the beginning of the nineteenth century. Also included are informative sections on composers, scholars, flamenco guitarists and guitar makers. The book's collection of several hundred photographs is the most complete to be published in one volume. There are extensive listings of the most important classical guitar recordings. The final section, Sources of Supply, guides readers to where they can obtain the books, recordings, music and magazines listed in the book. Without doubt, this new edition will be the essential work of reference on the subject of classical guitar for years to come. 8-1/4 x 11-1/2