Beautifully illustrated biographies of the leading composers, giving a fascinating insight into their lives and music. More than 120 biographies of famous composers from the 15th to the 20th centuries, including references to all their major works. 240 pages, 60,000 words, 130 illustrations. Editor- Marita Westberg Designer- Rod Teasdale Published by Salamander Books Limited London Distributed in the United Kingdom by New English Library Ltd. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior permission of salamander books ltd. Editorial Consultant: Peter Gammond, former music editor of the monthly British magazine HI-Fi news. Since 1960 he has worked in a freelance capacity for various periodicals and newspapers and on BBC radio and television. He is the author of 25 books on music. Editor: Marita Westberg Designer