Bad Boy of Music George Antheil Hurst & Blackett Avant-Garde Composer Memoir '47
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A rare mid-century UK edition (circa 1945–1947) of Bad Boy of Music, the witty and lively autobiography by radical American composer and pianist George Antheil. Published in London, New York, Melbourne, Sydney, and Cape Town by Hurst & Blackett Ltd., and printed in Great Britain at The Fleet Street Press.
The memoir chronicles Antheil's colorful life as the self-proclaimed "Bad Boy of Music", detailing his encounters with Igor Stravinsky, Aaron Copland, Arnold Schoenberg, and the Paris avant-garde. Bound in publisher's original dark navy-blue cloth with striking gold gilt spine titling and a detailed vignette depicting a violin overlaid on a grand piano.
Key Features:
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Title: Bad Boy of Music
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Author: George Antheil
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Publisher: Hurst & Blackett Ltd., London
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Date: Circa 1945–1947 (First UK Edition)
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Format: Hardback / Blue Cloth with Gilt Spine Art
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Pagination: 295 pages
Dimensions & Weight:
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Size: 19 cm x 13 cm x 2.5 cm
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Weight: 279 g
Condition:
In good vintage condition overall. The dark blue cloth boards are clean and square, showing minor shelf rubbing and light surface scuffing (lacking dust jacket). The gold gilt spine lettering and music instruments remain bright and distinct. The internal text block is tight, clean, and complete with uniform light page toning.
Bad Boy of Music George Antheil Hurst & Blackett Avant-Garde Composer Memoir '47
£17.99
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The memoir chronicles Antheil's colorful life as the self-proclaimed "Bad Boy of Music", detailing his encounters with Igor Stravinsky, Aaron Copland, Arnold Schoenberg, and the Paris avant-garde. Bound in publisher's original dark navy-blue cloth with striking gold gilt spine titling and a detailed vignette depicting a violin overlaid on a grand piano.
Key Features:
-
Title: Bad Boy of Music
-
Author: George Antheil
-
Publisher: Hurst & Blackett Ltd., London
-
Date: Circa 1945–1947 (First UK Edition)
-
Format: Hardback / Blue Cloth with Gilt Spine Art
-
Pagination: 295 pages
Dimensions & Weight:
-
Size: 19 cm x 13 cm x 2.5 cm
-
Weight: 279 g
Condition:
In good vintage condition overall. The dark blue cloth boards are clean and square, showing minor shelf rubbing and light surface scuffing (lacking dust jacket). The gold gilt spine lettering and music instruments remain bright and distinct. The internal text block is tight, clean, and complete with uniform light page toning.