THE FACTS OF LIFE IN POPULAR SONG Sigmund Spaeth Vintage 1934 Tin Pan Alley
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:7098459 | Year Printed: 1934 |
| Subject: Music | Binding: Hardcover |
| Original/Facsimile: Original | ISBN: Does not apply |
THE FACTS OF LIFE IN POPULAR SONG
BY SIGMUND SPAETH
Very rare vintage first edition hardcover with dust jacket.
Published 85 years ago in 1934 by Whittlesey House.
The scan with this listing is the actual item for sale. The book itself is very good and unmarked. The jacket has some edge wear and is price clipped. There's a price sticker, possibly removable, on the inside front board.The red border and the writing at the top are not part of the actual book
The Kirkus ...Review writes:
Mr. Spaeth again goes to town on Tin Pan Alley's output. In a series of essays on current songs he manages to bring in his old favorites, showing how the new songs aren't so new after all. Gibes against lack of grammar and rhyme, against the laments of self pity, the torch songs, the silly-syllabic school, the derivative tunes, the business end. Despite its cheapness and insincerity, he feels that Tin Pan Alley has its high lights. Readable, though a bit repetitive. For the Spaeth fans -- for those interested in current popular music.
Domestic media rate postage with tracking is $4.39.I will gladly reduce postage for multiple book purchases. Please wait for an invoice with an adjusted rate before paying.
I only accept Paypal and ship the within 1 business day of payment.
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BY SIGMUND SPAETH
Very rare vintage first edition hardcover with dust jacket.
Published 85 years ago in 1934 by Whittlesey House.
The scan with this listing is the actual item for sale. The book itself is very good and unmarked. The jacket has some edge wear and is price clipped. There's a price sticker, possibly removable, on the inside front board.The red border and the writing at the top are not part of the actual book
The Kirkus ...Review writes:
Mr. Spaeth again goes to town on Tin Pan Alley's output. In a series of essays on current songs he manages to bring in his old favorites, showing how the new songs aren't so new after all. Gibes against lack of grammar and rhyme, against the laments of self pity, the torch songs, the silly-syllabic school, the derivative tunes, the business end. Despite its cheapness and insincerity, he feels that Tin Pan Alley has its high lights. Readable, though a bit repetitive. For the Spaeth fans -- for those interested in current popular music.
Domestic media rate postage with tracking is $4.39.I will gladly reduce postage for multiple book purchases. Please wait for an invoice with an adjusted rate before paying.
I only accept Paypal and ship the within 1 business day of payment.
SEE MY OTHER MUSIC LISTINGS
00004
