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Alec Wilder in Spite of Himself
A Life of the Composer
by Desmond Stone
ISBN: 0195096002
ISBN-13: 9780195096002
Format: Hardcover
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Publisher: Oxford Univ Pr on Demand
Published date: 1996
Size: 6 x 10 inches
Weight: 1.2 pounds
Pages: 244
Publisher's Notes
Alec Wilder wrote songs and lyrics of unsurpassed beauty and originality, and his work won the respect and admiration of such important musical figures as Frank Sinatra, Peggy Lee, Mitch Miller, Gunther Schuller, and many Desmond Stone's engaging and lively biography brings Alec Wilder's life and music into the spotlight where it belongs. Ranging from Wilder's childhood in Rochester, New York, to his rise as a major writer of popular songs in the 1940s, to his relationships with Frank Sinatra and the cabaret singer Mabel Mercer, Stone gives us rich insight into the creative process and profound influence of this highly unorthodox composer.
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Alec Wilder in Spite of Himself: A Life of the Composer
Desmond Stone
Oxford University Press, USA. Used - Good. Former Library book. GOOD with average wear to cover, pages and binding. We ship quickly and work hard to earn your confidence. Orders are generally shipped no later than next business day. We offer a no hassle guarantee on all our items. ( more information) Offered by River City Books, LLC (United States)
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Alec Wilder in Spite of Himself: A Life of the Composer
Stone, Desmond
Oxford University Press, 1996. First Printing, First Edition. Hardcover with DJ. Very Good/Very Good, former library with very few markings, cover and text are exceptionally clean and bright, tight binding. Alec Wilder may be a neglected oddball today, but his impact on the study of American popular music has been profound. His principal accomplishment was American Popular Song (1972), a crucial text in the study of the great American tunesmiths. Wilder was also an innovative composer, and as Stone describes them, his life story and achievements both fascinate. Biography ISBN: 0195096002. ( more information) Offered by Mihaly's Rare Books (United States)
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Alec Wilder in Spite of Himself: A Life of the Composer
Stone, Desmond
Oxford University Press, 1996. First Printing, First Edition. Hardcover with DJ. Very Good/Very Good, former library with very few markings, cover and text are exceptionally clean and bright, tight binding. Alec Wilder may be a neglected oddball today, but his impact on the study of American popular music has been profound. His principal accomplishment was American Popular Song (1972), a crucial text in the study of the great American tunesmiths. Wilder was also an innovative composer, and as Stone describes them, his life story and achievements both fascinate. Biography ISBN: 0195096002. ( more information) Offered by Mihaly's Rare Books (United States)
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Alec Wilder in Spite of Himself a Life of the Composer
Stone, Desmond
New York: Oxford Univ. Press, 1996. 244 pages, b/w illustrations, $30.00 publishers dust jacket price. First Printing. Cloth. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ( more information) Offered by John Fort (United States)
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Alec Wilder in Spite of Himself A Life of the Composer
Stone, Desmond
N.Y.: Oxford University Press, 1996 First printing of the first edition. Bibliography, index. GIFT QUALITY. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Illus. by Photos. ( more information) Offered by McLaren Books (United States)
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Alec Wilder in Spite of Himself; A life of the Composer
Stone, Desmond
New York, NY, U.S.A.: Oxford University Press 1996 NY. Fine/Near Fine in Mylar. 1996. Hard Cover. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall 0195096002 Fine in Nr Fine DJ Hardbound . ( more information) Offered by Glaeve Art & Books (United States)
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Alec Wilder in Spite of Himself
Stone, Desmond
Don Mills, ON, Canada: Oxford University Press. Fine/Fine DJ/Fine. 1996. First Edition. Hard Cover. 0-19-509600-2 " A life of the composer." . ( more information) Offered by Bookhawk (United States)
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Alec Wilder in Spite of Himself
ROCK and POPULAR MUSIC. WILDER. STONE, Desmond
Oxford University Press. 1996. 244pp. Hardcover. Fine in dust jacket. American popular music composer - highly respected by performers such as Frank Sinatra, Peggy Lee, Mitch Miller and many others. B/W illus. 0-19-509600-2. ( more information) Offered by Da Capo Music (Australia)
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A Life of the Composer; Alec Wilder in Spite of Himself:
Stone, Desmond
Oxford: Oxford University Press. New/New. 1996. First Edition. Hardcover. ; Touch of rubbing on back of jacket otherwise as new, no remainder marks or price clipping x "1" 0.; 8vo . ( more information) Offered by Oracle Booksellers & Etc. (United States)
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Alec Wilder in Spite of Himself : A Life of the Composer
Stone, Desmond
New York, NY, U.S.A.: New York, NY, U.S.A.: Oxford University Press, Incorporated, 1996, 1996. Hb. VG-/VG-. 1st. 244pp. Index, Notes. Stamps top-edge, light soiling, DJ: wear extremities, rubbing.. 1st. Hb. VG-/VG-. ( more information) Offered by Priceless Books (United States)
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Alec Wilder in Spite of Himself
Stone, Desmond
1996, 1996 Fine in Fine dustjacket. (Music) Life of the Composer. First Edition.. F. Hardcover. ( more information) Offered by Indian Path Books (United States)
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Alec Wilder in Spite of Himself : A Life of the Composer
Stone, Desmond
New York: Oxford University Press, 1996. 1st Ed., 1st Printing, number row ending in 1, HB/DJ, NF/F, never read, 244 pp. Brodart cover on DJ. Book has light rubbing at top & bottom of spine, light 1" thin-line mark on front. DJ has light shelf-rubbing on rear. Alec Wilder wrote songs and lyrics of unsurpassed beauty and originality, and his work won the respect and admiration of such important musical figures as Frank Sinatra, Peggy Lee, Mitch Miller, Gunther Schuller, et al. Wilder wrote "I'll Be Around" and "It's So Peaceful in the Country.". First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ( more information) Offered by Our Bookshelf (United States)
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Alec Wilder in Spite of Himself: A Life of the Composer
Stone, Desmond
New York: Oxford University Press, 1996 Octavo, brown cloth spine over canary yellow paper covered boards. 244pp. including index and bibliography. A tight, clean, crisp, unmarked and unread volume in a bright, sharp, sparkling dust jacket. Fine in fine dust jacket. Flawless. AS NEW.. First Edition. Hard Cover. As New/As New. ( more information) Offered by Brillig Books (United States)
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ALEC WILDER INSPITE OF HIMSELF
Stone, Desmond
Cary, North Carolina, U.S.A.: Oxford Univ Pr on Demand, 1996. FIRST EDITIION. Hard Cover. FINE/FINE. 111. This is a biography of Alec Wilder, who made an impact as a major writer of American popular songs in the 1940s and had a strong influence on the careers of Frank Sinatra and Mabel Mercer. Wilder was a great eccentric who lived a nomad's life and wrote music for unusual combinations. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall. ( more information) Offered by A P Books (United States)
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Alec Wilder in Spite of Himself A Life of the Composer
Stone, Desmond
New York, NY: Oxford U.P. Very Fine/Fine ISBN 0-19-509600-2.. 1996. 1st Edition 1st Printing Size=6.5"x9.5" Hard Cover w/Dust Jacket 244pp(Index) DJ lightly rubbed on rear cover, o.w. clean, tight & bright. NO ink names, bookplates, DJ tears etc. Keywords: Biography, Alec Wilder, Music Composers, Popular Music. ( more information) Offered by Ed Conroy Bookseller - edconroybooks.com (United States)
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Alec Wilder in Spite of Himself: a Life of the Composer
Stone,Desmond
As New in As New DJ photos Oxford 1996 1st edition. hardcover. 244 pages., 1st edition,1st printing with no markings.Not remaindered.No names. ( more information) Offered by Enterprise Books (United States)
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ALEC WILDER IN SPITE OF HIMSELF A Life of the Composer
Stone, Desmond
Osford Univ. Press, 1996. 244pp Bibliography and index. Unusual, interesting composer. Author of "American Popular Song". (loc 950/1). First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Torn, Tattered DJ. ( more information) Offered by Austin Book Shop (United States)
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Stone, Desmond
Oxford University Press, USA, 1996. Hardcover. new. Fine in publisher's quarter bound boards in like dust jacket. Available in our UK premises for prompt dispatch worldwide. ( more information) Offered by The Book Annex Limited (United Kingdom)
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ALEC WILDER, IN SPITE OF HIMSELF
STONE, DESMOND
NY: OXFORD UNIVE PRESS, 1996 C-0000; BOX B-0152; ACKNOWLEDGMENTS; BIBLIOGRAPHY; ILLUSTRATIONS; INDEX; PHOTOS; PROLOGUE; YELLOW BOARDS; BROWN SPINE; GOLD LETTERING; EPILOGUE; PERMISSIONS; 244 PAGES. NOT SIGNED. FIRST EDITION. Cloth. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Private Press. ( more information) Offered by JOHN P LA CROIX,BOOKSELLER (United States)
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Stone, Desmond
Oxford University Press, USA. Hardcover. 0195096002 New with very slight shelf wear from time on shelf (like you'd see at a major chain). We ship daily, provide personalized customer service and want you to have a great experience purchasing from us. Thank you for your consideration. . New. ( more information) Offered by BennettBooksLtd (United States)
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