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Music After The Great War, And Other Studies

Carl Van Vechten

In the aftermath of global upheaval, music became a beacon of hope, a silent yet powerful commentary on a world striving for renewal. This collection of music history essays delves into the transformative power of sound in the early 20th century, exploring how the turbulent post-war music scene reshaped cultural landscapes. This insightful post-war music analysis offers readers...

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15,58 €
Peter Whiffle

Carl Van Vechten

In the bustling heart of early 20th century New York City, where the avant-garde and the ordinary collide, emerges a figure whose life is as enigmatic as it is transformative. This literary biography, once lost to time, now resurfaces, offering readers an intimate glimpse into the artistic exploration and personal transformation that defined an era. Out of print for decades, th...

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17,96 €
Music and Bad Manners

Carl Van Vechten

'Music and bad manners' is a captivating collection of essays by the influential critic Carl Van Vechten, offering a vibrant and incisive look into the world of 20th-century music. This timeless volume delves deep into the art of music criticism, presenting Van Vechten’s unique perspective on the composers, trends, and evolving landscape of music history during a pivotal era.Kn...

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21,13 €
The Blind Bow-Boy

Carl Van Vechten / Robert Evans Locher

'The blind bow-boy' by Carl Van Vechten is a distinguished work of American literary fiction, offering an immersive exploration of romantic relationships set against the vibrant and iconic backdrop of New York City. This novel masterfully captures the essence of an urban landscape, where the complexities of love and human connection unfold with compelling artistry.At its heart,...

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23,17 €
The Prince of Wales and Other Famous Americans

Carl Van Vechten / Miguel Covarrubias

Step back into the vibrant world of 1930s America with 'The Prince of Wales and other famous Americans,' a captivating collection of caricatures by Miguel Covarrubias. This meticulously prepared print edition showcases the artist’s sharp wit and insightful observations of political figures, celebrities, and iconic personalities of the era.Covarrubias’s distinctive style transfo...

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17,38 €
The Music of Spain

Carl Van Vechten

Explore the vibrant and passionate sounds of a nation with 'The Music of Spain,' a journey through the rich tapestry of Spanish musical history. From the fiery rhythms of flamenco to the grandeur of classical compositions and the soulful expressions of folk traditions, Carl van Vechten delves into the heart of Spain’s unique sonic landscape.Discover the historical context and c...

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20,22 €
Peter Whiffle

Carl Van Vechten

'Peter Whiffle: His Life and Works' by Carl Van Vechten is a celebrated work of American literary fiction that offers a satirical glimpse into the bohemian artist life of early 20th-century New York City. This witty novel, meticulously prepared for print republication, explores the vibrant and often absurd world of its titular character. Van Vechten’s work, a significant exampl...

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20,11 €
Music After the Great War

Carl Van Vechten

Explore the evolution of sound and stage in Carl Van Vechten’s 'Music after the great war, and other studies.' This collection of essays delves into the landscape of modern music, offering insightful musical criticism and historical perspectives on influential composers.Van Vechten’s work provides a unique window into the post-war era, examining the shifting trends and groundbr...

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17,38 €
Kittens

Carl Van Vechten / David Pritchard / Svend Fleuron

'Kittens: A Family Chronicle' by Svend Fleuron offers a charming glimpse into the world of domestic cats. This classic animal story explores the lives of kittens, presenting a timeless chronicle of feline experiences. A heartwarming tale for animal lovers, particularly those fascinated by cats and kittens, this book provides a unique perspective on these beloved creatures. Draw...

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21,07 €
THE WEARY BLUES

Carl Van Vechten / Langston Hughes

Experience the soul of the Harlem Renaissance with 'The Weary Blues,' a seminal collection of poetry by Langston Hughes. This enduring volume captures the vibrant energy and profound struggles of African American life in the early 20th century. Hughes’s powerful verse resonates with the rhythms of jazz and the poignant melodies of the blues, offering an intimate glimpse into a ...

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21,00 €
La musique d’Espagne

Carl Van Vechten

Ce livre classique a été initialement publié il y a plusieurs décennies sous le titre 'The Music of Spain'. Il a maintenant été traduit par Writat en langue française pour ses lecteurs francophones. Chez Writat, nous sommes passionnés par la préservation du patrimoine littéraire du passé. Nous avons traduit ce livre en français afin que les générations présentes et futures puis...

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15,77 €
Die Musik Spaniens

Carl Van Vechten

Dieses klassische Buch wurde ursprünglich vor Jahrzehnten unter dem Titel 'The Music of Spain'. Es wurde jetzt von Writat für seine französischsprachigen Leser in die französische Sprache übersetzt. Bei Writat liegt uns die Bewahrung des literarischen Erbes der Vergangenheit am Herzen. Wir haben dieses Buch ins Französische übersetzt, damit heutige und zukünftige Generationen e...

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16,05 €
The Music of Spain

Carl Van Vechten

The Music of Spain, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copie...

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15,79 €
Lords of the Housetops

Carl Van Vechten

Lords of the Housetops: Thirteen Cat Tales, has been considered important throughout human history. In an effort to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to secure its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for both current and future generations. This complete book has been retyped, redesigned, and reformatted. Since these books are not sc...

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24,37 €
The Merry-Go-Round

Carl Van Vechten

The Merry-Go-Round, has been considered important throughout human history. In an effort to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to secure its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for both current and future generations. This complete book has been retyped, redesigned, and reformatted. Since these books are not scans of the authors’ orig...

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23,72 €
Nigger Heaven

Carl Van Vechten

2022 Reprint of the 1926 Edition. With an additional note by the Author and a Critical Commentary by George S. Schuyler. Set during the Harlem Renaissance in the United States in the 1920s, Nigger Heaven has been controversial since its publication. The novel is a portrayal of life in the 'great black walled city' of Harlem, part of New York City. It describes the interaction...

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15,63 €
Firecrackers

Carl Van Vechten

Firecrackers: A Realistic Novel (1925) is a novel by Carl Van Vechten. Published in the same year as F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby and Anita Loos’ Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, Van Vechten’s novel has been recognized as an important document of the Jazz Age, a decade of bohemian excess and artistic experimentation that changed the shape of American and European culture. 'Y...

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7,62 €
Peter Whiffle

Carl Van Vechten

Peter Whiffle (1922) is a novel by Carl Van Vechten. Framing himself as his character’s literary executor, Van Vechten provides a satirical self portrait of his unusual life in the arts through the lens of a man whose sole gift is to identify and move with the avant-garde. Peter Whiffle is a writer who never writes. Throughout his travels, he claims to be researching for an imp...

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7,62 €
The Merry-Go-Round

Carl Van Vechten

The Merry-Go-RoundThis book is a result of an effort made by us towards making a contribution to the preservation and repair of original classic literature.In an attempt to preserve, improve and recreate the original content, we have worked towards:1. Type-setting & Reformatting: The complete work has been re-designed via professional layout, formatting and type-setting tools t...

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12,20 €
The Tiger in the House

Carl van Vechten

This great treatise on cats describes the history, manners, habits of the cat and explores its relation to folklore, music, painting, law, poetry, and fiction. It has long been considered the best book ever written about the cat. ...

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8,37 €
Firecrackers (a Realistic Novel)

Carl Van Vechten

In conjunction with the Carl Van Vechten Trust, Mondial republishs the late author’s long-unprinted novel, 'Firecrackers: A Realistic Novel.' --- In what must be considered a milestone, the book will be published after being out of print for over eighty years; thereby poising to become a lost find for readers and literary scholars alike. First published in 1925, the novel cente...

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22,04 €
The Merry-Go-Round

Carl Van Vechten

Carl Van Vechten (1880 -1964) was an American writer and photographer who was a patron of the Harlem Renaissance and the literary executor of Gertrude Stein. He began work as the assistant music critic at the New York Times. Several books of his essays on music and literature were published between 1915 and 1920. Essays in this collection include In defence of bad taste -- M...

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26,37 €
Peter Wiffle - His Life and Works

Carl Van Vechten

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. ...

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41,64 €
Music After The Great War And Other Studies (1915)

Carl Van Vechten

''Music After The Great War And Other Studies'' is a collection of essays and articles written by Carl Van Vechten and originally published in 1915. The book explores the state of music in the aftermath of World War I, examining the impact of the war on composers and their works. Van Vechten also delves into the history of music, discussing the evolution of different genres and...

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27,98 €
The Music Of Spain (1918)

Carl Van Vechten

The Music of Spain is a book written by American writer and music critic, Carl Van Vechten, in 1918. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Spanish music, covering its history, styles, and notable composers. Van Vechten delves into the unique characteristics of Spanish music, such as the use of flamenco rhythms and the influence of Arabic and Jewish music. He also explor...

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31,15 €
Interpreters (1920)

Carl Van Vechten

Interpreters is a novel written by Carl Van Vechten and published in 1920. The book follows the story of a group of young artists and intellectuals living in New York City during the early 20th century. The characters in the novel are all struggling to find their place in the world and to make sense of the rapidly changing society around them. The main character, Peter Whiffle,...

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31,14 €
Interpreters And Interpretations (1917)

Carl Van Vechten

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern edit...

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37,65 €
Music And Bad Manners (1916)

Carl Van Vechten

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern edit...

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30,11 €
Music And Bad Manners

Carl Van Vechten

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. ...

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32,46 €
The Merry-Go-Round

Carl Van Vechten

The Merry-Go-Round is a novel written by Carl Van Vechten. The story follows the lives of a group of young artists and intellectuals living in New York City during the 1920s. The characters are all struggling to find their place in the world and to make a name for themselves in their respective fields.The novel is set against the backdrop of the Jazz Age, a time of great social...

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37,78 €

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