Thomas East and music publishing in Renaissance England / Jeremy L. Smith.
| Author/creator | Smith, Jeremy L., 1962- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2003. |
| Description | 233 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | The life and early career of Thomas East -- Music printing as an enterprise in London before 1588 -- Bibliographical issues: East's music printshop and chronological puzzles -- Music publishing during Byrd's monopoly (1588-1593) -- Part I: Byrd's publishing agenda -- Music printing during Byrd's monopoly (1588-1593) -- Part II: The benefits to East -- The Morley era: Competition in London music printing and publishing (1593-1602) -- Thomas East and the sphere of public affairs in the twilight years of the Elizabethan era -- East's last years, his legacy, and the two music patents of the early Stuart era (1603-1611) -- Observations on typographical variants among East's hidden editions and their originals -- The East-Hassell-Snodham-Field connection. |
| Abstract | In the London of William Shakespeare and William Byrd, Thomas East was the premier printer of music, and a major figure in the flourishing publishing industry. Prominent composers, including Byrd and Thomas Morley, published almost exclusively with East. Indeed, very little happened in the music trade that did not figure in East's sphere of interest or influence. This book not only tells the story of this influential player in early English music publishing, but also offers a vivid portrait of a bustling and competitive industry, in which composers, patrons, publishers, and tradesmen sparred for creative control and financial success. From this lively market, beset as it was by monopolies and lawsuits, a prototype of today's copyright system emerged. |
| General note | Includes chronology of East's editions. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 216-228) and index. |
| LCCN | 2002019632 |
| ISBN | 0195139054 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Music Stacks | ML427.E27 S65 2003 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |