Search Results: Music from S. Howlett-West Books (member of ABAA & ILAB)

New York, NY: W. W. Norton & Company. Very Good+. 1948. 1st Printing. Hardcover. B&W and Color Illustrations; This book is in Very Good+ condition and is lacking a dust jacket. The book and its contents are in mostly clean, bright condition. There is a very slight slant to the spine of the book. The text pages are clean and bright. There is a previous owner's bookplate on the reverse of the front endpaper. .

New York, NY: Oak Publications. Very Good. 1961. Reprint. Paperback. 0825600294 . B&W Illustrations; This is a larger than trade sized paperback book with illustrated covers and a glued spine. The book is in Very Good condition and was issued without a dust jacket. The book covers have some generalized toning and some light bumping and rubbing to the spine ends and corners. The text pages are clean and bright. "Guthrie wrote hundreds of country, folk, and children's songs, along with ballads and improvised works. Dust Bowl Ballads, Guthrie's album of songs about the Dust Bowl period, was included on Mojo magazine's list of 100 Records That Changed The World, and many of his recorded songs are archived in the Library of Congress. Songwriters who have acknowledged Guthrie as a major influence on their work include Bob Dylan, Phil Ochs, Johnny Cash, Bruce Springsteen, Robert Hunter, Harry Chapin, John Mellencamp, Pete Seeger, Andy Irvine, Joe Strummer, Billy Bragg, Jerry… Read More

New York: Dodd, Mead, and Company. Near Fine. 1905. Limited Edition; 1st Printing. Hardcover. This edition limited to 250 numbered copies signed by the author. This is copy 109. The two volume set is in Near Fine condition and was issued without dust jackets. The volumes are half vellum with green cloth and gilt lettering and decorations to the spines of the books. The text pages are clean and bright. There are previous owner's bookplates on both front pastedown pages. T. E. G. (Top Edge Gilt) Foredges and bottom edges of the text block are untrimmed. The spines of the books have some ground-in dirt. "Audsley's interest in the pipe organ was largely sparked by early experiences hearing W. T. Best at St. George's Hall, Liverpool. Audsley wrote numerous magazine articles on the organ, and as early as the 1880s was envisioning huge instruments with numerous divisions each under separate expression, in imitation of the symphony orchestra. The Los Angeles Art Organ Co.… Read More

San Francisco, CA: Family Dog / Avalon Ballroom. Very Good. 1968. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. Handbill. This is an 8 1/2" by 11" handbill / broadside for the Beatles Magical Mystery Tour (Movie) - a schedule of planned viewings in San Francisco, CA. In November 1968. The schedule includes The Straight Theatre, The Palace Theatre, Avalon Ballroom, and back to the Palace Theatre, then back to the Avalon. The handbill is two toned - brown lettering on off white/ cream paper. It replicates the Western Union telegram - the Beatles sent to Chet Helms when they found out Family Dog's permit to hold dances at the Avalon Ballroom had been revoked. The rock group shipped a print of their film: The Magical Mystery Tour, to be shown over the weekend as a benefit for Family Dog. The film was shown only over the weekend of the 22 through the 24th and then had to be shipped back to London that Monday. (info provided by Meet the Beatles for Real website) This copy of the handbill is in Very… Read More

New York, NY: Warner Brothers Publications, Inc.. Very Good+. 1975. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. Paperback. This is an oversized paperback book. The book is in Very Good+ condition and was issued without a dust jacket. The book and its contents are in clean, bright condition. There is some beginning rubbing and wear to the spine ends and corners of the book covers. The text pages are clean and bright. "The Bee Gees were a musical group formed in 1958 by brothers Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb. The trio were especially successful in popular music in the late 1960s and early 1970s, and later as prominent performers in the disco music era in the mid- to late 1970s. The group sang recognisable three-part tight harmonies: Robin's clear vibrato lead vocals were a hallmark of their earlier hits, while Barry's R&B falsetto became their signature sound during the mid- to late 1970s and 1980s. The group wrote all their own original material, as well as writing and producing several… Read More

Wilmington, OH: Organ Historical Society, Inc.. Good. 1976. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. Paperback. B&W Illustrations; This is an oversized paperback book with cardstock covers and a glued spine. The book is in Good condition and was issued without a dust jacket. The book covers have several lines of watermarking, and there is generalized toning, especially to the spine. The text pages are generally clean, but have notations regarding specific organs in places (something that can be useful for other organ lovers) . "The Organ Historical Society is a not-for-profit organization primarily composed of pipe organ enthusiasts interested in the instrument's design, construction, conservation and use in musical performance. The main activities of the Society include promoting an active interest in the organ and its builders, particularly those in North America, through publishing efforts, national conventions, and preservation of library and archival materials. The Society also… Read More

New York: Warner Bros. / Seven Arts Music. Very Good. 1969. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. Paperback. B&W Illustrations; This is an oversized paperback book. The book is in Very Good condition and was issued without a dust jacket. The book covers have some edge wear, rubbing and light curling. There are two faint ink stamps stating "Half Price" on the front cover. The top spine end of the book has some rubbing and wear. The text pages are clean and bright. "Cartoone was the debut album by the Scottish group Cartoone. The album is notable for featuring Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin as guest artist." Group members include: Derek Creigan, Mike Allison, Charles Mo Trowers, and Chick E. Coffils. "Cartoone were formed in 1967 from a band called The Chevlons. They toured all over Scotland in support of other acts such as the Tremeloes, the Merseybeats and the Hollies. In 1968, the band moved to London in hope of landing a recording contract. Through Lulu they contacted… Read More

New York, NY: Circus Enterprises Corporation. Very Good+. 1973. Magazine. B&W and Color Illustrations; The Deep Purple poster is INCLUDED and in clean, bright condition. This magazine is in Very Good+ condition and was issued without a dust jacket. The magazine and its contents are in mostly clean, bright condition. There is some light edgewear and rubbing to the spine ends, corners and edges of the magazine cover. The text pages are clean and bright. Articles include: Houses of the Holy - Schizoid Led Zep Roars out of Hiding, Romany - The Hollies Hop Over Disaster, Procol Harum Leaves Doomy Side Behind In Grand Hotel, Elton Shows Off his Mini-Palace, Raw Power - Iggy (Stooge_ Lunges Back to Life, Dennis Weaver: McCloud's Meditating Marshal, Alice Tours with Monster Tooth, Wailing, Begging, Shrieking and Weeping - Marriott's Humble Pie, and more. .

Philadelphia, PA: Chilton Book Company. Very Good+ in Very Good- dust jacket. 1971. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. Hardcover. B&W Illustrations; This book is in Very Good+ condition and has a Very Good- dust jacket. The book and its contents are in clean, bright condition. The text pages are mostly clean and bright, though there are several spots of foxing. The dust jacket has some edge wear, rubbing, a couple of small chips missing and noticeable puckering to the laminate over the dust jacket, especially to the spine. "Blesh studied at Dartmouth College and held jobs writing jazz reviews for the San Francisco Chronicle and the New York Herald Tribune in the 1940s. He was a prolific promoter of jazz concerts, particularly New Orleans jazz, and hosted a jazz radio program, This Is Jazz, in 1947. (These shows have been reissued by Jazzology Records. ) Blesh in collaboration with Harriet Janis (mother of actor and jazz band leader Conrad Janis) wrote They All Played Ragtime which was… Read More

New York, NY: Crawdaddy Publishing Co. , Inc.. Very Good+. 1973. Magazine. This magazine is in Very Good+ condition and was issued without a dust jacket. The magazine and its contents are in mostly clean, bright condition. The text pages are generally clean and bright. There is some light toning / foxing to the some of the page edges. The contents include: Science by Tom Whicker, ROck by Patrick Snyder-Scumpy, Politics by Stew Albert, Psychology: Will the B. F. Skinheads sing Auld Laing Syne as they Dance on the Ashes of our Minds? , and more. .

New York, NY: Crawdaddy Publishing Co. , Inc.. Very Good-. 1972. Magazine. Color Illustration; This is a magazine. The magazine is in Very Good- condition and was issued without a dust jacket. The spine ends and corners of the book cover have some light bumping and rubbing. There is an inch long tear to the bottom spine of the magazine. The text pages are generally clean, though some of the pages have generalized toning. Contents include: McGuinn & The Byrds, Joseph Heller by Greg Mitchell, Judy Collins by Peter Knobler, Tina Turner, Album Jackets: Cardboard to Artform by Salli Stevenson, Clowns (Barnum & Bailey) , Monte Hellman, Inner-City Soul, and more. .

New York, NY: Crawdaddy Publishing Co. , Inc.. Very Good. 1972. Magazine. This is a larger than trade sized magazine. The magazine is in Very Good+ condition and was issued without a dust jacket. The magazine and its contents are in generally clean, bright condition, with some light rubbing and wear to the spine ends and corners. The text pages are clean and bright. The contents include: Jesse Colin Young, Ken Kesey, by Linda Gaboriau, Eric Andersen, Jefferson Airplane (part 1) by Patrick Snyder-Scumpy, Robert Altman, J. Geils Band, Public Access Media, and more. .

New York, NY: Crawdaddy Publishing Co. , Inc.. Very Good. 1974. Magazine. This magazine is in Very Good condition and was issued without a dust jacket. The magazine and its contents are in generally clean, bright condition. There is one small tear / beginning chip to the bottom rear cover of the book. The text pages are generally clean and bright, though there is some light generalized toning. The contents include: Lindsay Kemp & David Bowie, The Night Owl Blues by Max Gump, What's Up Doc Watson by Hall Davidson, Harry Keeps the Change (on Harry Nilsson) by John Swenson, Hellow, Dali by Mich Brown, Who Killed Miss USA? By Greg Mitchell, and more. .

Glen Rock, NJ: Paulist Press. Very Good. 1968. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. Paperback. B&W Illustrations; "Great Rock and Folk Rock -an exciting new way of talking about life and faith." (from the book cover). This is a trade paperback book. The book is in Very Good condition and was issued without a dust jacket. The covers have rubbing, wear and several creases. The text pages are clean and bright. This book uses folk music and rock music as a way to get into the lives of young adults in the 1960's. Songs include: Shells Upon the Shore, Sounds of Silence, Penny Lane, People, Tear Down the Walls, I Wanna Be Free, Lonesome Death of Hattie Carroll, Alfie, Blowin in the Wind, and more. .

New York, NY: Music Sales Corporation. Very Good+. 1972. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. Paperback. B&W Photographs; This is an oversized paperback book. The book is in Very Good+ condition and was issued without a dust jacket. The spine of the book has some toning / darkening and there is some beginning bumping to the spine ends. The text pages are clean and bright. "The band took its name from the title of Aldous Huxley's book The Doors of Perception, itself a reference to a quote by William Blake. After signing with Elektra Records in 1966, the Doors with Morrison recorded and released six studio albums in five years, some of which are generally considered among the greatest of all time, including their self-titled debut (1967) , Strange Days (1967) , and L. A. Woman (1971). They were one of the most successful bands during that time and by 1972 the Doors had sold over 4 million albums domestically and nearly 8 million singles." (from Wikipedia) .

New York: Alchemical Music Co. / Warner Bros.. Very Good-. 1972. Trade Edition. Periodical. B&W Illustrations; This is an oversized paperback book. The book is in Very Good- condition and was issued without a dust jacket. The book covers have several spots of ground-in dirt. The bottom front spine joint of the book cover has a repaired two inch long tear and there is a small chip to the bottom spine end. The text pages are clean and bright. "The band's first album without Jim Morrison, 1971's Other Voices, had reached No. 31 on the Billboard chart, showing the group could survive Morrison's death. The band – now a trio consisting of keyboardist Ray Manzarek, guitarist Robby Krieger, and drummer John Densmore – chose to record Other Voices at their rehearsal space known as the Workshop, the same two-story building at 8512 Santa Monica Boulevard they had recorded the successful L. A. Woman, but for Full Circle they opted to move to Hollywood's A&M… Read More

Chicago, IL: The Rodeheaver, Hall-Mack Co. Very Good+. 1938. Spiral_Bound. This is a trade sized spiral bound book with heavy cardstock covers. The book is in Very Good+ condition and was issued without a dust jacket. The book covers have some light bumping and wear to the spine ends and corners. The text pages are clean and bright. "Shortly after his arrival in Canada, he made his public singing debut at Montreal’s Hunt Club, singing God Save the King. The Duke of Connaught, then the Governor General of Canada, heard him sing and was instrumental in sending him to study at London’s Royal College of Music.8 This college accepted both students who paid tuition and students who won entry through competitions.9 Given Edward’s humble background, it is probable he had a scholarship. By 1919, Edward had decided to pursue a musical career so he left Montreal, settled in New York City and continued his studies .10It took a few years for Edward’s career to take off, but in… Read More

Philadelphia, PA: Theodore Presser Company. Very Good-. 1946. Magazine. This is an oversized magazine with illustrated covers and a stapled spine. The magazine covers have a largish chip missing from the top front corner. There is a previous owner's address label on the front cover as well. The spine of the magazine cover has some light creasing. The bottom front corner of the magazine has a crease and some curling. The text pages are mostly clean, but there is some general light toning. There is some light tearing where the staples have pulled. Articles include: How Melodies Come by Oscar Straus, What is American Music by Frank Patterson, Developing Technique by Simon Barere, THe Bachs and the Organ by William Clyde Hamilton, H. R. H. Princess Elizabeth Becomes a Bachelor of Music and much more. .

New York, NY: Signet Books. Very Good-. 1968. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. Paperback. B&W Illustrations; This is a mass market paperback book. The book is in Very Good- condition and was issued without a dust jacket. The book covers have bumping to the spine ends and corners, some wrinkling, edge wear, and creasing, along with some generalized wear and tear. The text pages are in generally clean condition, but have generalized toning to the text pages. The index page has inked tick marks by each groups name. There are lots of photos included. Some of the groups listed include: The Beatles, Cowsills, Monkees, Paul Revere and the Raidrs, Animals, Association, The Beach Boys, Bee Gees, and many more. .

Boston, MA: Quality Stuff, Inc.. Very Good+. 1973. Magazine. B&W Illustrations; Cover art for the magazine is by Peter Bramley. This magazine is in Very Good+ condition and was issued without a dust jacket. The book and its contents are in mostly clean condition. There is some light toning to the rear cover of the magazine. The text pages are clean and bright, though there is general light toning throughout. Articles include: In Defense of Cities, by Maizy Day, (a full page ad for the Allman Brothers Band) , The Chill, by Charlie McCollum, with illustrations by John King, Jazzing it Up by Paul Mills (with Illustrations by Dave Hansen) , Manhattan Envy by Frank Stella (illustrations by Ralph Scudieri) , The Television Commercial & Adorable you by Michael Silverstein, Record Articles Little Feat by Dixie Chicken, Don't Shoot Me, I'm only the Piano Player by Elton John, Catch a Fire by The Wailers, The World of Flatt & Scruggs by The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Stories About… Read More