Bach, Beethoven and the Boys - (Indent Publishing) 35th Edition by David W Barber (Paperback)

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David W. Barber has delighted readers around the world with Accidentals on Purpose, When the Fat Lady Sings, and other internationally best-selling books of musical humor.
Author(s): David W Barber
144 Pages
Humor, General
Series Name: Indent Publishing

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About the Book

David W. Barber has delighted readers worldwide with Accidentals on Purpose, When the Fat Lady Sings and other internationally bestselling books. Bach, Beethoven and the Boys has sold more than 170,000 copies.

Book Synopsis

David W. Barber has delighted readers around the world with Accidentals on Purpose, When the Fat Lady Sings, and other internationally best-selling books of musical humor. His best-selling Bach, Beethoven and the Boys chronicles the lives of the great (and not-so-great) composers as you've never read them before--exploring their sex lives, exposing their foibles and expanding on our understanding of these all-too-human creatures. Filled with information, interesting facts, and trivia, this hilarious history covers music from Gregorian chant to the mess we're in now. From Bach's laundry lists to Beethoven's bowel problems, from Gesualdo's kinky fetishes to Cage's mushroom madness, Barber tells tales out of school that ought to be put back there (think how much more fun it would be if they taught this stuff). As always, Dave Donald had provided witty and clever cartoon illustrations to accompany the text.

My heartiest commendation for an admirable work of scholarship . . . I will not say again that it is funny, since this will compel you to set your jaw and dare Barber to make you laugh." ---Anthony Burgess, on Bach, Beethoven and the Boys."

Review Quotes

"My heartiest commendation for an admirable work of scholarship.

... I will not say again that it is funny, since this will compel you to set your jaw and dare Barber to make you laugh."

- Anthony Burgess

on Bach, Beethoven and the Boys

"I must say I still adore opera. I know it is just as silly as Mr. Barber says it is, but I love it."

- Anna Russell

on When the Fat Lady Sings

"This amusing and witty ... delightful book."

- Yehudi Menuhin

on Accidentals on Purpose

"Those who have laughed their way through David Barber's earlier books will know that there are a lot of facts lurking behind his irreverent humour."

- Trevor Pinnock

on Getting a Handel on Messiah

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 8.5 Inches (H) x 5.5 Inches (W) x .33 Inches (D)

Weight: .41 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 144

Genre: Humor

Sub-Genre: General

Series Title: Indent Publishing

Publisher: Alfred Music

Format: Paperback

Author: David W Barber

Language: English

Street Date: October 1, 2014

TCIN: 86759350

UPC: 9780980916713

Item Number (DPCI): 247-24-7325

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Q: What topics does the book cover regarding composers?

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A: It covers various aspects of composers' lives, including personal issues, historical contexts, and humorous trivia.
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Q: Who is the author of this book?

AI Shopping Assistant - 19 days ago

A: The author is David W. Barber, known for his comedic takes on music history.
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Q: What is the main theme of the book?

AI Shopping Assistant - 19 days ago

A: The book humorously chronicles the lives of great composers, exploring their personal quirks and historical anecdotes.
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Q: What type of illustrations accompany the text in the book?

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A: Witty and clever cartoon illustrations by Dave Donald enhance the humorous narrative throughout the book.
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