Sonata: Violare, col legno, Philip Lancaster — 1st Edition

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Sonata: Violare, col legno, Philip Lancaster — 1st Edition

Name: Sonata: Violare, col legno, Philip Lancaster — 1st Edition
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Publication: Cornwall, Guillemot Press, 2021

Formatting: 8vo, pp. 48.

Condition Report: Near Fine. This softcover pamphlet presents in highly attractive condition, exhibiting only the most trivial signs of handling, primarily consisting of minor edge-wear and faint curling to the extreme corners of the wrappers. The section-sewn binding remains tight, secure, and entirely square. Internally, the text block is immaculate; the Mohawk Superfine pages are exceptionally crisp, bright, and completely devoid of foxing, creases, or previous ownership markings, resulting in a superb, collector-quality reading copy.

Catalogue Note: First edition. This beautifully produced pamphlet reflects Guillemot Press's dedication to tactile, aesthetically striking bookmaking. The striking double-sided cover artwork was created by Anna Hussey and printed on Favini Crush paper, while the text block itself is section-sewn and printed on premium Mohawk Superfine paper.

As a relatively modern publication that remains in print, it is not an inherently rare volume, though it is remarkably scarce on the secondary antiquarian and secondhand markets. The book is dedicated "for Graham and all who crave the music of silence."

Sonata: violare, col legno is a deeply textured, fifteen-part poetry sequence by composer and scholar Philip Lancaster, written in pursuit of the "music of silence." The work derives its overarching architecture from musical sonata form, developing and returning to complex motifs throughout the sequence. Its subtitle carries a deliberate dual meaning: col legno refers to the stringed instrument technique of playing "with the wood" of the bow, while violare speaks not just of the instrument, but of violation—the violation of silence and of hope. It is a masterful, lyrical exploration of form, sound, and emotional resonance.

Book Condition: Near Fine

Book Authors: Philip Lancaster

Book Publisher: Guillemot Press

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Fiction

Genre: Poetry

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 48

Book Publication Year: 2021

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Softcover

Illustrator: Anna Hussey

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: Cornwall, United Kingdom

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