Useful Measurements for Violin Makers: A Reference For Shop Use
"All (of his books) are thoroughly illustrated . . . replete with bibliographies, annotations, and indices . . .The Art & Method of the Violin Makeris . . . a very personal account, written with great erudition and insight . . . All of these titles are recommended to anyone with even a passing interest in violin literature."  --From a review by John Dilworth in the April 1994Strad Magazine"I hardly know another book where a maker can find all the important measurements in such a clear order . . ."  --Karl Roy, Geigenbaumeister, Past Director of the Violin Making School, Mittenwald, Germany, letter of Sept. 24, 1989(The series of books) "Si tratta di volumi che hanno una finalit practica, di ausilio al lavoro del liutaio. . . L'intera collana rappresenta una interessante initiativa editoriale, che ha in pi il vantaggio di prezzi modesti." (I translate: ". . . These books are for the practical assistance of the working luthier. . . The whole series represents an interesting publishing venture, with modest prices as well.")  --From the review inLa Lira di Orfeo, Cremona, No. 3, 1996