Description
One Thousand and One Banjos – The Tsumura Collection – Most Amazing Banjo Book Ever!
This is the quintessential best banjo book of all time. There were a very small amount of these books made, so they are hard to come by. The copyright date is 1993 and it is printed in Japan by Kodansha International Ltd.
This book is in mint condition, with the original dust cover and beautifully preserved edges and corners. The box / case is in excellent condition with minor bends in the corners of the box (see pictures).
If you are a banjo lover, collector or enthusiast, this is the book to buy. There is an incredible amount of information in this book. In total there are 3,000 beautiful photographs across the 904 pages. The book is exquisitely made using the finest paper and construction. The layout and presentation is outstanding.
There are so many beautiful instruments in here. Over 500 pages are devoted to 4-String Jazz Banjos.
Here is a listing of the contents of the book:
- Minstrel-Era Banjos
- Late Victorian English Banjos
- English Zither Banjos
- English Presentation Banjos
- American Classic Banjos
S.S. Stewart - French Banjos
- French Mandolin Banjos
- Ukulele Banjos
- Bowl Mandolins
- 4-String Jazz Age Banjos
- Gibson Custom Instruments
ISBN: 4-7700-1421-X
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