It is on the front page, or at least was this morning. Darren
On 20 nov 2010, at 16.43, Vinyl Visions wrote: > > I tried to find it on 78rpm.com, but can't find the link. Where did you order > yours and how much? > >> To: phono-l@oldcrank.org >> From: john9...@pacbell.net >> Date: Fri, 19 Nov 2010 21:38:37 +0000 >> Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Collector's Guide to Victor Records >> >> Be jealous - he's doing a book signing at the GSPS December meeting at the >> Corbett's. Can't wait. >> John Robles >> Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: gpaul2...@aol.com >> Sender: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org >> Date: Fri, 19 Nov 2010 15:55:03 >> To: <phono-l@oldcrank.org> >> Reply-To: Antique Phonograph List <phono-l@oldcrank.org> >> Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Collector's Guide to Victor Records >> >> I received my copy a few days ago, and it's fabulous. The labels are >> eye-popping, and there's a ton of information, including a very thorough >> exploration of Berliner records and the birth of American Zonophone. Picture >> discs, personality recordings, test pressings, pattern labels that never >> made it to production... The book is simply indispensable if you have even a >> passing interest in Victor records. Really - a superb job. >> >> George P. >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Kurt Nauck <na...@78rpm.com> >> To: phono-l@oldcrank.org >> Sent: Fri, Nov 19, 2010 3:28 pm >> Subject: [Phono-L] Collector's Guide to Victor Records >> >> >> As Steve said, it is now available. I picked up copies from the printer in >> Boston last week, and the book is fabulous. >> >> Here is the brochure blurb: >> >> The Collector's Guide to Victor Records (2nd Edition) by Michael Sherman >> w/Kurt Nauck >> >> 7" x 10", 288 pp with 850 full color illustrations >> >> With roots extending all the way back to the birth of the disc recording >> industry, Victor reigned supreme throughout the 78 rpm era. Herein lies the >> story of Victor's standard-catalog 78 rpm record label, traced from Berliner >> (its predecessor) to the demise of the 78 rpm format. All four of Victors >> standard label colors (Black, Red, Blue & Purple) are documented in detail >> along with all changes made to the Victor label throughout its 60 year run. >> >> The second section of the book highlights many of the notable singers, >> personalities and world leaders who recorded for Victor, leaving a >> priceless, treasured legacy for future generations. Included are such >> luminaries as Enrico Caruso, Leopold Stokowski, Will Rogers, Nellie Melba, >> King George V, Charles Lindbergh, Theodore Roosevelt, Harry Lauder, Adelina >> Patti, Amos & Andy, Robert Peary and dozens of others. >> >> The Victor Talking Machine Company (later RCA Victor) produced countless >> recordings outside their normal domestic catalog issues. The third section >> features ethnic recordings, imports, picture discs, puzzle records, >> subsidiary labels such as Bluebird and Zonophone, contract pressings, >> pattern labels, long-playing Program Transcriptions, vanity issues, >> childrens records, test pressings, radio transcriptions, demo records, >> soundtrack discs, client labels, in-house recordings and sample pressings. >> There's even a page devoted to errors and imitation records! >> >> The fourth section includes pictures of record sleeves, company catalogs, >> supplements and other Victor publications in addition to record release >> charts, rarity guides and a comprehensive bibliography and index. One would >> expect a compendium such as this to be dull and lifeless, but Sherman and >> Nauck's engaging style, attention to detail and brilliant label images make >> the story come alive. The entire book is profusely illustrated in >> resplendent full-color, and will be equally at home on the coffee table or >> the reference shelf. No archive or serious collector should be without it. >> >> $39 Softcover or $60 Hardback (Limited Edition of 500, signed & numbered) >> Add $5 for shipping; check, credit card and paypal accepted. >> >> You may order from Nauck's Vintage Records, na...@78rpm.com >> >> And yes, all the Victor picture records are listed and shown, including one >> or two you have never seen before! >> >> Kurt Nauck >> c/o Nauck's Vintage Records >> 22004 Sherrod Ln. >> Spring, TX 77389 >> >> Website: www.78rpm.com >> E-Mail: na...@78rpm.com >> www.newpledge.org >> www.mdada.org >> >> Phone: (281) 288-7826 >> Fax: (425) 930-6862 >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Phono-L mailing list >> http://phono-l.oldcrank.org >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Phono-L mailing list >> http://phono-l.oldcrank.org >> _______________________________________________ >> Phono-L mailing list >> http://phono-l.oldcrank.org > > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org ¦ D P Ingram ¦ Ab Ingram Oy ¦ ¦ darren at ingram.fi ¦ www.ingram.fi ¦ ¦ ¦ MUSIC LIBRARY FINLAND - www.musiclibrary.fi ¦ ¦ +358 6 781 0275 (FIN) ¦ extn 8001 ¦ _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
