Reading List - of bell topics and stories.
That Vanishing Sound, L. Elsinore Springer, Crown
Publishers 1976, An incredible book of knowlege about most bells you have ever
seen. Out of print, may cost you $35-$70 ISBN:0-517-525399
Collectors Book of Bells, L. Elsinore Springer. Crown, 1972,
ISBN: 76-168319 Bells from around the world - brass, steel, porcelain,
ceramic, wood and their uses. And you thought that there couldn't be more
bells? Almost impossible to get. $70+
Chimes and Electronic Carillons, Paul D. Peery, John Day & Co.
Sheds light on interesting theories on chiming then, not now.
Carillon, The Evolution of a Concert Instrument in North America,
Karel and Linda Keldermans, 1996 ISBN:0-9652252-0-8
Could be considered a basic Bible on North American carillons. A very
complete showing of Carillon emergence in America, the major players, their
contributions,. Pictures and summaries of 28-46 and 47-77 bell carillons.
The Nine Tailors, (A novel), Dorothy L. Sayers, Harvest
Book/Harcourt Inc. 1934, ISBN:0-15-665889-2 (harvest ppbk). You will
kick yourself in the backside for not coming up with the solution yourself.
A great mystery!
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