BIBLIO is the largest independent book marketplace in the world, with over 100 million books.

Skip to content

Banjo: An Illustrated History
Stock photo: cover may vary

Banjo: An Illustrated History Hardback - 2016

by Bob Carlin

Add to wish list

Reader reviews for Banjo: An Illustrated History

Write a review for this book

There are no reviews for this book yet. Be the first to write a review!

Your review will be anonymous unless you login or create an account first.

Overall rating
Remember: You’re rating the book as a work, not the seller or the condition of the specific copy you purchased!

Important Terms and Guidelines

  • Please focus on the book’s content and context. Also, add any personal comments as to how you enjoyed the book. Substantiate your likes and dislikes. You may make comparisons to other books.
  • Reviews must be at least 140 characters in length.
  • Please do not reveal critical plot elements.
  • This is not a help line. Contact customer support if you need help.
Your review must not include:
  • Obscenities, discriminatory language, or other insulting language not suitable for public domain
  • Advertisements, “spam” content, or references to other products, offers or websites.
  • Email addresses, URLs, phone numbers, physical addresses or other contact information.
  • Overly critical comments about other reviews or reviewers
  • Time-sensitive material (i.e. promotional tours, seminars, lectures, etc.)
  • Availability, price, or alternative ordering/shipping information

From the publisher

The banjo is emblematic of American country music, and it is at the core of other important musical movements, including jazz and ragtime. The instrument has been adopted by many cultures and has been ingrained into many musical traditions, from Mento music in the Caribbean and dance music in Ireland. Virtuosos such as Bla Fleck have played Bach, African music, and Christmas tunes on the five-string banjo, and the instrument has had a resurgence in pop music with such acts a Mumford and Sons and the Avett Brothers.

This book offers the first comprehensive, illustrated history of the banjo in its many forms. It traces the story of the instrument from its roots in West Africa to its birth in the Americas, through its coming of age in the Industrial Revolution and beyond. The book profiles the most important players and spotlights key luthiers and manufacturers. It features 100 "milestone instruments" with in-depth coverage, including model details and beautiful photos. It offers historical context surrounding the banjo through the ages, from its place in Victorian parlors and speakeasies through its role in the folk boom of the 1950s and 1960s to its place in the hands of songwriter John Hartford and comedian Steve Martin. Folk, jazz, bluegrass, country, and rock - the banjo has played an important part in all of these genres. Lavishly illustrated, and thoughtfully written by author, broadcaster, and acclaimed banjoist Bob Carlin, this is a must-have for lovers of fretted instruments, aficionados of roots music, and music history buffs.

Details

  • Title Banjo: An Illustrated History
  • Author Bob Carlin
  • Binding Hardback
  • Edition Hardback
  • Pages 258
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Backbeat Books, Wisconsin
  • Publication date 2016
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Bibliography, Illustrated, Index
  • ISBN 9781495011245 / 1495011240
  • Weight 2.9 lbs (1.32 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.6 x 11 x 1 in (21.84 x 27.94 x 2.54 cm)
  • Category Music/Songbooks
  • Library of Congress subjects Banjo - History, Illustrated works
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2015047262
  • Dewey Decimal Code 787.880

Media reviews

Citations

  • Choice, 09/01/2016, Page 0
  • Foreword, 05/26/2016, Page 0
  • Library Journal, 06/01/2016, Page 89

About the author

Bob Carlin (Lexington, North Carolina) is an author, researcher, radio and record producer, and one of the best-known banjoists performing today. With over a hundred articles for music magazines such as Fretboard Journal and Bluegrass Unlimited and numerous books, instruction manuals, museum catalogs, and album notes to his credit, Carlin is truly an expert on banjo history. Carlin writes a regular column for the banjo "bible " Banjo Newsletter.
Back to top↑

More Copies for Sale

Banjo: An Illustrated History
Stock photo: cover may vary

Banjo: An Illustrated History

by Carlin, Bob

  • Used
  • Very good
  • Hardback
Condition
Very good
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9781495011245 / 1495011240
Quantity available
1
Seller
academybooks
Biblio Top Seller
Item price
A$37.86
A$5.56 Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Backbeat, 2016-05-01. Hardcover. Very Good. This book has some damage, which is usually a tear, a scratch, dents or stain on the edge, pages are clean, no missing pages.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$37.86
A$5.56 Delivery to USA
Banjo: An Illustrated History
Stock photo: cover may vary

Banjo: An Illustrated History

by Carlin, Bob

  • Used
  • Hardback
Condition
Used
Edition
Ill
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9781495011245 / 1495011240
Quantity available
1
Seller
Ergodebooks
Item price
A$45.01
Free Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
UNKNO, 2016-05-01. Ill. hardcover. Used: Good. 8.78x0.89x11.28. Buy with confidence. Excellent Customer Service & Return policy.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$45.01
Free Delivery to USA
Banjo: An Illustrated History. [hardcover].
Stock photo: cover may vary

Banjo: An Illustrated History. [hardcover].

by Carlin, Bob.

  • Used
  • Hardback
  • first
Condition
New
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9781495011245 / 1495011240
Quantity available
1
Seller
Booktopia
Biblio Top Seller
Item price
A$72.25A$54.19
Save A$18.06
A$7.23 Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Milwaukee, WI. Backbeat/Hal Leonard. (c2016). HARDCOVER.. Fine/Near Fine jacket. Book as new: clean/tight/crisp. Jacket faintly scuffed o/w complete/clean: no tears. Oblong octavo. Profusely illustrated in color & in b&w. 256pp. Bibliography. Index. Laminated, pictorial board covers, black endpapers. Printed on glossy, coated stock. Presumed First Edition, none stated. Foreword by Tony Trischka. SHIPS USPS MEDIA MAIL IN A BOX. ADDITIONAL POSTAGE REQUIRED FOR ALTERNATIVE SHIPPING.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$72.25A$54.19
Save A$18.06
A$7.23 Delivery to USA
Banjo: An Illustrated History
Stock photo: cover may vary

Banjo: An Illustrated History

by Carlin, Bob

  • New
  • Hardback
Condition
New
Edition
Ill
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9781495011245 / 1495011240
Quantity available
6
Seller
Ergodebooks
Item price
A$55.86
Free Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
UNKNO, 2016-05-01. Ill. hardcover. New. 8.78x0.89x11.28. Buy with confidence. Excellent Customer Service & Return policy.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$55.86
Free Delivery to USA
Banjo: An Illustrated History
Stock photo: cover may vary

Banjo: An Illustrated History

by Carlin, Bob

  • New
  • Hardback
Condition
New
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9781495011245 / 1495011240
Quantity available
1
Seller
Revaluation Books
Item price
A$92.36
A$28.72 Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Backbeat Books, 2016. Hardcover. New. illustrated edition. 258 pages. 11.50x9.00x1.00 inches.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$92.36
A$28.72 Delivery to USA
Banjo: An Illustrated History
Stock photo: cover may vary

Banjo: An Illustrated History

by Carlin, Bob

  • Used
  • Good
  • Hardback
Condition
Good
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9781495011245 / 1495011240
Quantity available
1
Seller
Bonita
Item price
A$81.40
Free Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$81.40
Free Delivery to USA
Show all copies
Back to top↑

Please wait a moment while we load the requested page.