Featuring over 1;500 engravings that originally graced the pages of Websters dictionaries in the 19th century; this volume is an irresistible treasure trove for art lovers; designers; and anyone with an interest in visual history. Meticulously cleaned and restored by fine-press bookmaker Johnny Carrera; the engravings in Pictorial Websters have been compiled into an alluring and unusual visual reference guide for the modern day. Images range from the entirely mysterious to the classically iconic. From Acorns to Zebras; Bell Jars to Velocipedes; these alphabetically arranged archetypes and curiosities create enigmatic juxtapositions and illustrate the items deemed important to the Victorian mind. Sure to inspire and delight; Pictorial Websters is at once a fascinating historical record and a stunning jewel of a book.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. 15 fairly simple arrangementsBy Robert J. NewellThis is a nice collection of 15 Enya pieces arranged for "fingerstyle" guitar. Some are given in two staves; one for melody and one for accompaniment (which typically includes melody and is therefore suited to solo play). Others are just on one staff. All of them have tablature.The level is stated to be intermediate; but if this were a "classical" guitar book; the level would be more like lower intermediate. The arrangements sound fine but are really fairly simple. (Compare something like the advanced level "Paul Simon for Classical Guitar" if you want to really see a difference.)Of course; theres nothing wrong with simple arrangements. Your skill level and your tastes will determine whether you find the book satisfactory. I think its quite good. I would have preferred a little more consistency of presentation; but this is Hal Leonard after all.I do recommend that you use the tablature as a guide to fingering rather than your primary playing source. (I admit that for some genres; especially slack-key; I dont always do this; but I should; I should.)Recommended; not with grand enthusiasm; but with satisfaction.6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Lovely arrangementsBy Sarah AquinoIm a beginning guitarist and a fan of the beginning-intermediate Fingerpicking series by Hal Leonard. I own several of their titles and have used them regularly for fun and practice.This volume by Larry Beekman was a little surprising because I found them pretty inaccessible at my level in comparison to the songs in other volumes of the same series. Also most of the songs are in drop-D tuning. None of these are flaws in the volume however. It gives me something to work towards and the arrangements are lovely. You can hear Larry Beekman play the arrangements himself on his YouTube channel. The selection of songs are great since the Enyas well-known pieces are included like Watermark; Only Time; May it Be.Like the previous review stated; the book is not for casual players but for more developed fingerpicking players. Beginning players may want to look at other books in the series before attempting this one.6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Good collectionBy Michael J. KeatonThis is a nice collection of Enyas music arranged for fingerstyle guitar. My only caution is that this book is for players who already have a developed fingerstyle technique. Casual players will probably be disappointed. If you just want to play melodies and strum the chord look elsewhere.