All the Stops: The Glorious Pipe Organ and Its American Masters by Whitney, Craig R - 2003

Public Affairs Press, 2003. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. As New/As New. An eminently readable history and survey of the organ in the United States by a New York Times reporter who happens to be a knowledgeable enthusiast of the organ. It is particularly notable for its chapters on E. Power Biggs and Virgil Fox, the best-known MAmerican organists of the mid-20th century, who symbolize contrasting schools of organ design and musicianship. A clean tight unmarked copy -- as new - of the stated first edition in dust jacket with price intact. We ship all books promptly, carefully, and securely in sturdy cartons, never in mailing bags.