
The Ukulele
A Visual History
Jim Beloff(Author)
Backbeat Books (Publisher)
2nd Edition
Published on 1. January 2004
Book
Paperback/Softback
128 pages
978-0-87930-454-6 (ISBN)
Description
From its birthplace in Portugal to its famous Hawaiian home the jumping flea has left its mark on popular music and pop culture worldwide. This book traces the uke's evolution with colorful whimsy. Readers will meet some of the world's greatest ukulele players through profiles photos and a list of recordings. Splendid color photos show more than 100 of the finest and most unique ukes and vintage catalog illustrations fanciful sheet music covers and witty ads that capture the craze of the 1920s and '30s.
More details
Edition
2nd Edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Hal Leonard Corporation
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 188 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
272 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-87930-454-6 (9780879304546)
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