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Dangerous Curves: The Art of the Guitar Hardcover – November 15, 2000

by Darcy Kuronen (Author), Carl Tremblay (Photographer), Lenny Kaye (Contributor)
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"The guitar and the dog, in order not to be separated from man, have submitted themselves with resignation to the worst alterations of size and appearance." Andres Segovia
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    0878464786
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A feat of engineering... the guitar is both womanly in it's sensuous shape and "manly in its electrifying verve" -- Publisher s Weekly, November 13, 2000, Volume 247, Number 46

The title refers to the guitar s feminine form same neck and curves that still shapes the instrument long after amplification became a fact. -- The New York Times, November 12, 2000 David D Arcy

features guitars from the private collections of Les Paul, Chet Atkins, and Steve Howe, as well as pieces from [major museums]. -- Guitar Player Magazine, November 2000

an unavoidable driving force in the world of music see what effect it has had on the world of art -- The Weekly Dig, November 8-15, 2000 Matthew S. Robinson

highlights the development of the guitar from the 16th century through the present with emphasis on the 20th century. -- The Hartford Courant, October 22, 2000

offers a fascinating perspective on the form. one doesn t have to be a guitar worshiper to revel in its pages -- One Magazine, December 2000 Tim Sheridan

the real point-and the real thrill is the juxtaposition of unique handcrafted oddities with more mainstream instruments built by Gibson and Fender. -- The Boston Globe, October 29, 2000 Steve Morse

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Carl Tremblay's photographs have graced numerous fashion spreads, websites, and high-quality advertisements, as well as the bestselling cookbook The Olives Table. He lives and works in Boston, Massachusetts.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ MFA Publications (November 15, 2000)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0878464786
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0878464784
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.15 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10 x 0.75 x 10 inches
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5.0 out of 5 stars Different perspective
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Very nice book- looks at guitars from the point of view of design, visual impressions andartistic statement. Lots ofguitars starting with acoustics with different soundholes and body styles to some of the more wild styles from the 50's to today(think V, Wandre, Veleno, Kawai Moonsault, etc) as well as some classics that made a statement in it's time and have become timeless (Tele. Strat, Les Paul, 335 etc) A lot of different and wierd guitars for a great price. If you love odd-balls, you will love this.
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As a guitar player I draw much inspiration from this book
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5.0 out of 5 stars Always intyeresting
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It's always interesting to know the history of whatever tales one's interest. In this case, a very rich history of all manner of creative guitar making
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5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding
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Very detailed compilation of instruments from the 1500s to the present. Beautiful photography and enlightening text. Makes one want to play!
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Ordered Dangerous Curves for a birthday gift...it arrived on time and in excellent condition. Would purchase again from this vender. Thank you.
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Vincent
5.0 out of 5 stars Dangerous Curves: The Art of the Guitar
Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2000
As a professional builder, collector, and lover of guitars, I have spent all of my adult life collecting virtually every book on the subject of guitars that has ever been published. I must say that at this point in my life I never expected to find another book on this subject that would excite me, but I was wrong. "Dangerous Curves, The Art of Guitar", by Darcy Kuronen, and Lenny Kaye is a sumptuous volume that is thoughtfully designed not only to educate, but to delight the eye. Richly illustrated with crisp, vivid photographs by Carl Tremblay, this book documents a very significant selection of many of the worlds historically important, rarest, finest, and unusual guitars ever made. The guitars' role as art object is usually ignored, but the point is beautifully illustrated here via the authors' insightful selection of such innovative, trendsetting instruments such as the Steinberger, Millenium guitar, and the Fly! I applaud the authors' for including many instruments by living makers, whose incredible works are often overlooked. The best part of this tome, may be the fact that it is a catalog for an incredible, and long overdue exhibit at the Museum of Fine Arts, in Boston. Even if you've seen them all, this book is a "must have" for your collection.Highly recommended.
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