First Edition
Playing to the Pictures. A Guide for Pianists and Conductors of Motion Picture Theatres.
London: The Kinematograph Weekly, 1910.
Full Description:
GEORGE, W. Tyacke. Playing to the Pictures. A Guide for Pianists and Conductors of Motion Picture Theatres. London: [by E.T. Heron & Co. for] The Kinematograph Weekly, [n.d.c.a. 1910].
First edition. Date based on one of the printed advertisements for "The Kinematograph & Lantern Weekly, Oct 27, 1910." A stated second edition was printed in 1914. Octavo
(8 3/4 x 5 3/4 inches; 225 x 145 mm). [4], 64, [4, ads] pp. Also with all endpapers being printed advertisements. We could find not other copies beside the present of any edition on Rare Book Hub.
Publisher's full red cloth. Front board lettered in black. Cloth is a bit soiled and sunned. Some discoloration to edges of cloth. Binding a bit loose but holding A sticker for the Royal College of Art on front free endpaper. A blond stamp for the same on title-page. Some minor toning to leaves. Still a very good copy.
"The important assistance afforded by music in accompanying the projection of moving pictures has in a great measure added to the remarkable strides they have made in public favour as an entertainment and educational factor. The ordinary musician, however, has been beset with difficulties when attempting to accommodate his art to the requirements of the pictures, and to assist him in learning the necessities, and give him assistance and helpful advice in this interesting and remunerative branch of the profession, we commissioned Mr. Tyacke George, an experienced pianist and conductor, to prepare this compact handbook. THE KINEMATOGRAPH WEEKLY- the first journal ever devoted to motion pictures-has in no small measure contributed to the success of the photoplay, and this present production is an carnest of the same desire to improve and perfect the rendering of suitable music to accompany the representations on the screen." (From the Publisher's Note)
HBS 69540.
$1,000.
Price: $1,000.00
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