FIRSTS Magazine, April, 2005, Volume 15, Number 4 (Opera)

Robin H. Smiley, 2005. Softcover. Very Good. FIRSTS: The Book Collector's Magazine. April 2005, Volume 15, Number 4 issue, an invaluable magazine resource for book collectors. This issue begins with the extensive articles "An Introduction to the Opera" and "Curtains at the Opera" by FIRSTS publisher Robin H. Smiley. The initial article provides a discussion of discussion of contemporary and historical opera in general, including famous operas, singers stages and books. The second article focuses on the opera house and takes a look at some of the mystery books which have operatic settings beginning with "The Phantom of the Opera." Collecting Donna Leon is also highlighted, along with a bibliography of her first editions. Donna Leon is the author of the highly acclaimed, internationally bestselling Commissario Guido Brunetti mystery series. The winner of the CWA Macallan Silver Dagger for Fiction, among other awards. Also included in this issue is Part Four of The Fundamentals of Book Collecting: What Should I Collect? Clean copy with minimal shelf wear. 72 pp. 11" x 8 1/2". Photographs of or additional information about this item are available on request. All inquiries answered promptly.