About this title: Ruy Castro's biography of the rise of bossa nova is an inside look at the origins of a smoothly seductive musical form that for most North Americans means the music of Joao Gilberto and Antonio Carlos Jobim. Arising from a yearning for something more subtle than the strident sambas of Carnival, bossa nova was not only a new beat and sound--it also provided the opportunity for a generation to express itself in deeper lyrical terms than had previously been possible. With a fine knack for historical scene-setting (he chronicles the liberating effect of smooth crooners such as Frank Sinatra and ...
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Description: Good. [ No Hassle 30 Day Returns ] [ Underlining/Highlighting: NONE ] [ Writing: NONE ] [ Torn pages: NO ] [ Broken Seams: NO ] Small tear in corner of sleeve. Publisher: A Cappella Books (IL) Pub Date: 11/1/2000 Binding: Hardcover Pages: 352. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Chicago Review Pr
Date Published: 2003-04-01
ISBN-13:9781556524943ISBN:1556524943
Description: NEW. Softcover. From an inventory that is 100% brand-new, 100% direct from the publishers' distribution channel. We carry NO pre-owned, NO remaindered. We pack in CARDBOARD to ensure the pristine quality is maintained. (Bubble-wrap alone is NOT sufficient to protect from USPS equipment. ) Guaranteed brand-NEW, protected with CARDBOARD, your satisfaction is guaranteed. BKLUVID: 9781556524943. read more
Edition: First English Language Edition
Binding: Cloth
Publisher: A Cappella, Chicago
Date Published: 2000
ISBN-13:9781556524097ISBN:1556524099
Description: Very Good in Fine jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. xxvi, 372 pp. First printing. The upper fore-corners of the covers are bumped. The binding is tight and square, and the text is clean. read more
Description: Very good. Book has appearance of only minimal use. All pages are undamaged with no significant creases or tears. With pride from Motor City. All books guaranteed. Best Service, Best Prices. read more
Description: New. Bossa nova is one of the most popular musical genres in the world. Songs such as "The Girl from Ipanema" (the fifth most frequently played song in the world), "The Waters of March, " and "Desafinado" are known around the world. "Bossa Nova"--a number... read more
Edition: 1st USA; First Printing
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: A Capella, Chicago
Date Published: 2000
ISBN-13:9781556524097ISBN:1556524099
Description: As New in As New dust jacket. 1556524099. In DJ.1st edition, 1st printing. Not clipped (26.00) 1st edition, 1st printing with no markings. Not remaindered. No names.; Photos; 372 pages. read more
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