Italian Violin Makers by Walter Hamma describes more that 300 famous violins and the instruments chosen are representative examples of the maker's work and not some unusual or uncharacteristic specimen.Numerous opinions and judgements on the subject of violins are based upon this book. The encyclopedia not only contains the great Italian makers but also those of lesser repute. Illustrations show the details of F holes and C-bouts. A total of 148 violin makers from the 17th century up until 1930. Text in English,German, French and Italian.
There 8 editions of this book since 1964. The 8th edition, revised and enlarged by Josef-Stefan Blum, harcover linen bound with dust jacket, printed in 1993- 804 pp.
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