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The Opera Handbook
John Lazarus
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- Author
- John Lazarus
- Publisher
- Longman
- Year
- 1987
- Edition
- Third impression 1990
- Binding
- Hardback
- Dust jacket
- Yes – Good
- Condition
- Good
- ISBN
- 0582001072
About this copy
This is the third impression of 1990, not a first edition. A practical reference guide to opera, structured around 200 operas selected for their regular performance throughout the 1980s. Each entry provides performance data, plot outline, and critical commentary.
The handbook also includes an Overview section linking related works across national opera traditions, and a Databank listing sources for singers, festivals, and further research. Introduction by Jeremy Isaacs. Hardcover with bright original dust jacket.
The jacket features striking geometric artwork in pink, red, blue, yellow and black.
Condition
- Book
- Good – text block is clean and sound, pages unmarked, binding intact and secure.
- Dust jacket
- Good – bright and vibrant, with light general wear from age and handling; minor creasing to spine and light surface scuffing visible on front cover (upper left area). No major tears or separation.
This is a pre-owned book, and minor age-related wear may be present beyond what is specifically mentioned. All readily visible defects have been described to the best of my ability. Please see photos, which form part of the description.
Collector's notes
- Third impression 1990 (not first edition; original first edition published 1987)
- Longman, Harlow
- Reference guide covering 200 operas arranged by national school
- Introduction by Jeremy Isaacs
- First publication by author John Lazarus
- Original dust jacket present
This is a pre-owned book. Please look at every photograph: they show its true condition.