Guitar by Andrews McMeel Publishing - 2003

United Kingdom: Carlton Publishing Group. Hardcover. 1842225812 Dust jacket condition: Like New. Unread store shelf copy with just a touch of wear to covers. Oversized. Jacket protected in plastic. The guitar is the world's most popular musical instrument: there are now thought to be as many as 50 million active players across the globe. Underpinning this extraordinary popularity is the instrument's unique ability to straddle musical and cultural boundaries. The instrument that the virtuoso Segovia established in the classical auditorium during the early part of the twentieth century is essentially the same as the one strummed by "singing cowboys" Gene Autry and Roy Rodgers in the Western movies of the same period. Later, electrified and amplified, the guitar single-handedly created the sounds at the very heart of the most popular music of the past half century. Fashions may come and go, but the guitar finds a home for itself in every new musical trend. Guitar is a stunning visual account of the development of this versatile instrument. Each page of the book features a detailed, informative profile of a single guitar. 192 pages. We ship our books in CorgiPack mailers except for unusually large books and multiple books orders. CorgiPack mailers are constructed with a B-flute corrugated fiberboard pad which provides cushioning and corner protection in transit. They're also 100% recyclable. We ship heavier items B-flute corrugated fiberboard or cartons. Your order will be on its way by the next business day! . Fine. 2003.