Performing Arts
All the performing arts are here, with wonderful illustrations dancing across the page for you.
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2005 The Stanley Kubrick ArchivesKoln [Cologne]: 2005The first edition, first printing of this intimate examination of the archives of cinematic genius Stanley Kubrick.
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2008 The Ingmar Bergman ArchivesLondon: 2008The first edition of this beautifully arranged tribute to Swedish film director Ingmar Bergman, published the year after his death.
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2001 Billy Wilder's Some Like it HotLondon: 2001A lovely ode to the landmark Hollywood film starring Marilyn Monroe, an important feature of the Golden Age of Hollywood, a lavishly illustrated work in both colour and monochrome.
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2013 The High Fidelity Art of Jim FloraSeattle: 2013A scarce first edition of this collection of album covers from Jim Flora.
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1886 The History of MusicLondon: [1886]A complete history of music by German composer Emil Naumann in five volumes.
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1935 The Musical-Box Annual: Tune and Rhyme for Nursery TimeLondon: 1935The first edition of this charming collection of musical pieces for children, illustrated throughout and in the scarce original dust wrapper.
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1981 Paul McCartney Composer/ArtistLondon : 1981A first edition copy of this fun book of songs and doodles by Paul McCartney.
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1858-1865 3 vols The Plays of ShakespeareLondon : 1858-1865A complete three volume, illustrated set of the Plays of Shakespeare.
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1809 7 vols A Collection of Farces and other AfterpiecesLondon : 1809A seven volume set of this humorous collection of farces and afterpieces.
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1937-1939 2vol Stage-Setting for Amateurs and Professionals & Proscenium and Sight-LinesLondon: 1937-1939Two volumes on theatre management for a performance, including setting a stage and lighting.
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1841 Songs Naval and National of the Late Charles DibdinLondon: 1841A handsomely bound first edition of this profusely illustrated collection of songs by Charles Dibdin.
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2004 Bob Dylan Lyrics 1962-2001London : 2004A first edition first impression copy of Bob Dylan lyrics.
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c1896 6vol Travis's Amateur OrganistLondon: c1896Six volumes of musical scores of the amateur organist, as published by Charles Jefferys.
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1860 3vol Oeuvres Complets de F. Chopin En Quatre VolumesParis: 1860Three very scarce volumes of work by Chopin, as a collection of sheet music.
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1859 2 vols Popular Music of the Olden Time; A Collection of Ancient Songs, Ballads, and Dance TunesLondon : 1859A complete two volume set of Popular Music of the Olden Time, with illustrations.
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1929 The King Who Was a KingLondon: 1929A smart first edition copy of this intriguing treatise by H. G. Wells on the history and nature of cinema, in the original bright dust wrapper.
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1902 Players of the Day A Series of Portraits in Colour of the Theatrical Celebrities of the Present TimeLondon : 1902A first edition copy of Players of the Day A, with colour portraits.
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1925 The King's BreakfastLondon: 1925A charming first edition of Milne's poem The King's Breakfast, with original score by H. Fraser-Simson.
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1888 The Evolution of the Beautiful in Sound. A Treatise, in two SectionsManchester: 1888Henry Wylde provides a fascinating account of the development of various musical scales and tonal systems in this scarce first edition
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1925 Haupt-Katalog Uber Alle Musik-InstrumenteSaxony: 1925A very scarce, near fine catalogue published by German musical instrument manufacturer Max Adler. A heavily illustrated volume, containing images and descriptions of uncommon instruments such as the normaphone
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1885 Roadside Songs of TuscanyKent : 1885The illustrated first edition of this collection of roadside songs from Tuscany, translated and illustrated by Francesca Alexander, and edited by John Ruskin.
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1892 A Record of the Cambridge Centenary Commemoration of Wolfgang Amade MozartLondon : 1892A signed first edition copy of this record of the Cambridge Centenary commemorations of Mozart. -
1792 The Gamester, The Distrest Mother, & The Earl of EssexLondon: 1792A charmingly illustrated collection of theatrical works by Edward Moore.
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1737 Generation Harmonique, ou, Traite de Musique Theorique et PractiqueParis: 1737The first edition of this uncommon but important French work on musical theory by Jean-Philippe Rameau, illustrated with folding plates.
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1875 Ballads and Songs of LancashireLondon: 1875A lyrical anthology of ancient and modern ballads and songs from Lancashire.
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1875 English-Gipsy Songs in Rommany with Metrical English TranslationsLondon : 1875A fascinating volume of English-Gipsy Songs.
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1987 Automatic Musical Instruments Their Mechanics and Their Music 1580-1820Netherlands: 1987A presentation copy of the first edition of this dissertation study signed and inscribed by the author. -
1895 Souvenir of King Arthur by J. Comyns Carr as Presented at the Lyceum TheatreLondon: 1895A very scarce collection of illustrations as based on Comyns Carr's play King Arthur.
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1781 The Vocal Magazine; or, Compleat British SongsterLondon: 1781A charming volume of popular British songs of the Georgian era, illustrated with entertaining portrait plates.
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1750 The Actor: A Treatise on the Art of PlayingLondon: 1750A very scarce first edition treatise by John Hill, delving into the theatrical world of Georgian England.
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1906-1908 3 Vols Original PlaysLondon : 1906-1908A bright complete three volume set of the original plays of William S. Gilbert.
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1934 Faint HarmonyLondon: 1934A signed presentation copy of the very scarce first edition of this 1930s novel by English musical comedy composer Vivian Ellis. -
1985 The Beatles Story Pop-Up BookLondon: 1985A very charming colourful pop-up book that tells the story of the Beatles and their rise to fame, a lovely work on the band.
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1985 The Elvis Story: Pop-Up BookLondon: 1985An inspired pop-up book, reliving the key events in the life of Elvis Presley.
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1822 An Account of the National Anthem Entitled God Save the King!London: 1822The first edition of this fascinating history of the British national anthem 'God Save the King/Queen', a unique study of the country, complete with plates.
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1968 2vols Landscape and MacNot Stated: 1968The first and limited editions of Landscape and Mac by Harold Pinter, in lovely condition.