This is a luxurious commemorative publication, "Beethoven: Life and Works (Bicentennial Edition 1770-1970)," published in 1970 to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Ludwig van Beethoven's birth. Published in association with Deutsche Grammophon, it was written and compiled by scholars from the "Beethoven Archive Bonn" in Germany. This valuable "not-for-sale" material features a translation by Mamoru Watanabe, a leading Japanese music critic. [Product Information] Title: Beethoven: Life and Works Compiled by: Joseph Schmidt-Görg, Hans Schmidt (Beethoven Archive Bonn) Translated by: Mamoru Watanabe Publisher: Tsuru Shobo Published: 1972 (Showa 47) Specifications: Hardcover, 276 pages Size: Approximately 31cm x 32cm (large format) [Features] [Overwhelming Documentation] Covers Beethoven's life, commentary on his works, reproductions of musical scores, portraits, and a list of works. [Luxurious Binding] The highest level of editing technology at the time was used, making it a beautiful book for both research in music history and for appreciation. [Condition] Used (Good condition for its age) Exterior: No cover is included. Text: Some yellowing and minor stains due to aging, but there are no problems with reading the text. Overall: It is in generally good condition for a vintage book over 50 years old. *Please be sure to check the photos for any noticeable damage. [Notes] ・This book is an old "not-for-sale" book. Please understand the aging and characteristics of used books before purchasing. ・Please check the size carefully before considering purchasing, as it is a large format book. ・Due to the nature of the product, returns and refunds are not accepted after purchase (NCNR). Please ask any questions or concerns before purchasing.