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David W. Barber has delighted readers all around the world

with Accidentals on Purpose, Getting a Handel on Messiah and other internationally bestselling books of musical humor. His bestselling Bach, Beethoven and the Boys chronicles the lives of the great (and not-so-great) composers as you’ve never read them before – exploring their lives, exposing their foibles and expanding on our understanding of these all-too-human creatures. Bach, Beethoven and the Grrrls similarly shines much-needed light on the lives of women composers too long neglected. Now Barber brings these two resources together in Bach, Beethoven for Kids. This new book especially tailored to younger readers is filled with useful information, interesting facts and fun trivia. This hilarious and informative his­tory covers music from Gregorian chant to the mess we’re in now. From Bach’s laundry lists to Beethoven’s quirky coffee order, from Clara Schumann’s tenacity to John Cage’s mushroom expertise, Barber brings these and other composers to life. As always, Dave Donald has provided witty and clever cartoon illustrations to accompany the text.


“My heartiest commendation for an admirable work of scholarship. ... I will not say again that it is funny, since this will compel you to set your jaw and dare Barber to make you laugh.”
— Anthony Burgess
on Bach, Beethoven and the Boys

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David's internationally bestselling books including:

Getting a Handel on Messiah
If It Ain't Baroque
Accidentals on Purpose
When The Fat Lady Sings