NEW BOOK: Acquired of the Angels, Second Edition (1998), subtitled: "The Lives and Works of Master Guitar Makers John D'Angelico and James L. D'Aquisto" by Paul William Schmidt.
Expanded and with more photographs, many in full color, this 185 page book is the definitive work on the lives of the two greatest archtop builders of this century. The jacket reads: ~[These two men] have long been considered the Stradivarius of guitar makers - crafting musically precise, richly resonant, and beautifully decorated instruments that a re considered works of art themselves. Long cherished by musicians, these guitars have just recently begun to be recognized by collectors as American cultural icons. The first part of this book explores the life of the relatively secretive John D'Angelico through reminiscences, photographs, and interviews with his apprentice and protege, James L. D'Aquisto. Later chapters provide biographical information and chart the artistic techniques of D'Aquisto. Photographs taken in their New York workshop reveal never before explained construction techniques for the arch-top guitar. This is a book that no guitar enthusiast can afford to miss and a timeless story of the lives and works of two of the twentieth century's most eloquent artists. ** $45.00
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