John W. Landon, himself a theatre pipe organist, has written the first history of the theatre pipe organ. He traces its development from church organ to a theatrical instrument that took the place of a piano. Landon also discusses the pipe organ's later emergence as a solo instrument, its use in radio broadcasting and phonograph records, and its present uses. The book also includes a history of those companies that built theatre organs and biographical sketches of some of the leading theatre organists. The appendixes list theatre organ installations around the world.
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A concise but comprehensive review of the theatre pipe organ,
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This review is from: Behold the Mighty Wurlitzer: The History of the Theatre Pipe Organ (Contributions to the Study of Popular Culture) (Hardcover)
Well written, and a wonderful assortment of photographs. If this is in your field of interest, you won't be disappointed.
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By Karta de Ithaca "Karta de Ithaca" (ITHACA, NEW YORK United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Behold the Mighty Wurlitzer: The History of the Theatre Pipe Organ (Contributions to the Study of Popular Culture) (Hardcover)
A Very in Depth Book and a bit Pricey.This is because it is an extremely hard to find book.Finding Succinct articles on the History of the Wurlitzer and or Theatre Organ is Not as easy as some might think.Lots of internet links but not very many Articles.This a Great Book for a person wanting a Quick Complete book on theHistory of Theatre Organ that is an"Easy Read".Check out his book "Jesse Crawford-Poet of the Organ
i am very glad these books were written,Thanx!!!
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Interesting Information not worth the Price,
By "jarvis1982" (Pleasanton, California United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Behold the Mighty Wurlitzer: The History of the Theatre Pipe Organ (Contributions to the Study of Popular Culture) (Hardcover)
While the volume presents a very well documented history of the American Theater organ and it's artists, there is simply not enough meat to the book to warrant the ... price. You surely have access to a computer or you would not be able to read this review. Save your money and spend more time researching the web. You will find most of the information in this book on the web.
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