London: Continuum , 2001. First Edition Thus. Hardcover. As New. Large 8vo 9" - 10. A range of sharp and distinct black-and-white photographs augment this fine social history of music and jazz, a fine-looking, structurally sound hardcover, little discernible wear, bright interior, unmarked. Big, tall, Imperial octavo hardcover format, with black lettering to spine. First published by arrangement with Bayou Press, thus a First Edition Thus. A review from the publisher's blurb, "This book will be the best existing history of jazz. A major contribution to musicology and cultural studies," Robert Walser, Professor and Chair of the Musicology Department at UCLA and Editor of American Music. 21 chapters, notes, bibliography, genderal index, index of titles, etc. x, 1-965 pp.Member, I.O.B.A., C.B.A., and adherent to the highest ethical standards. Additional postage may be required for oversize or especially heavy volumes, and for sets.

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Bookseller: Structure, Verses, Agency Books - Member, I.O.B.A. (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 355235
Title: A New History of Jazz
Author: Shipton, Alyn
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: New As New
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition Thus
Publisher: Continuum
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 2001
Size: Large 8vo 9" - 10
Weight: 0.00 lbs
Keywords: music jazz music Alyn Shipton
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