William c malm (13 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condición: Very Good. Har/Cas. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. 1st Edition. Volume, measuring approximately 6.5" x 9.5", is bound in black cloth with stamped gilt lettering to spine. Book shows light shelfwear. Binding is firm. Previous owner's name appears at top of front flyleaf. Pages are clean and bright. Dust jacket, with price of $46.95 on rear flap, shows light shelfwear. Jacket is preserved in mylar cover. 302 pages. "Bunraku drama has been recognized by many Western artists and scholars form early in this century as a fascinating theatrical tradition. While many have acknowledged the genius of this dramatic form, few have attempted to analyze the tradition in depth. This book is the first attempt to examine Bunraku in performance and to bring together musical, dramatic, and historical analyses into one study. The three authors focus on the famous "Mountains Scene" (Yama no dan), the third scene of the third act of "Mt. Imo and Mt. Se: An Exemplary Tale of Womanly Virtue" (Imoseyama onna teikin, 1771) by Chikamatsu Hanji, to examine its place in the history of Bunraku and to analyze it as an example of a living tradition. By focusing on one text and on the music of one particular performance, the authors illuminate the rich musical and dramatic conventions that lie at the foundation of today's performance. "Theater as Music," with its articles, translations, text, and glossary of terms, is a complete guide to Bunraku as a performing tradition and will be useful to anyone interested in music or theater.".…

HRD. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condición: New. Brand New.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the scientific complexities of atmospheric visibility, a subject that has captured the fascination of scientists, park rangers, and nature enthusiasts alike. The author, a renowned physicist, explores the intricate interplay between light, particles, and gases, providing a comprehensive understanding of how these elements shape our perception of distant landscapes. The book traces the historical development of the field, from early attempts to quantify visibility to cutting-edge research on the impact of human activities on air quality. Through engaging case studies and stunning photography, readers embark on a journey into the heart of national parks, discovering how pollutants and natural phenomena affect the clarity and vibrancy of iconic vistas. The author's meticulous analysis of light scattering, absorption, and the behavior of aerosols deepens our appreciation for the delicate balance of the natural world. This book serves as an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to unravel the mysteries of atmospheric visibility and its profound implications for the preservation of our precious natural heritage. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Hardcover. Condición: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

Hard Cover. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fine. First American Edition. (Michigan Monograph Series in Japanese Studies No. 4.) Includes musical notation, ten photographs taken by Miyake Seisuke during a Bunraku performance at the Osaka National Bunraku Theater, glossary, bibliography and index. xi + 288 pages. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.…

Softcover. Condición: Very Good. First Edition. 3 fold-out, 14" tall pamphlets, housed in a plastic sleeve. This set of 3 pamphlets is number 397 of 900 limited copies, printed at the Pratt Institute. Scuffed plastic sleeve has a tear and some chips on one edge.

Softcover. long, white wraps w/ purple, grey and golden jackets. accordian, fold-out pages w/ illustrated inserts. translucent plastic printed wrap. Three volumes with essays on P'an-Sori, Edo Festival Music and Pantomime and Shantung Traditional Music--which includes a wonderful woodcut by Irwin Sheftel. Of 900 Copies, this being hand-numbered 859. VG (ex-museum libris w/ plate to wrap, withdrawn stamp to title pg & pencil written ID to opening pg & discard scribbled ID on plastic wrap. rubbing or small tears to corners & spine ends, creasing to edges. interior clean. closed tear to lower edge of plastic band.).…

Paper. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. Wrappers, 37 x 13 cm., 3 pamphlets bound in purple, gray and gold paper, each with a folded illustration printed in colors laid in. Essay titles: Edo Festival Music and Pantomine; P'an-sori; Shantung Traditional Music. Produced by the Adlib Press, Pratt Very Good.…