Dick Boak Book order (chronological)

A Martin acoustic guitar is the beloved instrument of millions of fans and famous players worldwide. Starting with the early days in New York circa 1833, this fabled story comes to life in the long-awaited revision of the seminal Martin History book. Originally published in 1975, this new edition is completely updated and re-designed by well-known industry experts. Part of a two-book set, The History: Book 1 covers the people, the places, and the stories of an American icon. Richly illustrated, this bookcovers the story right up to the fifth-generation president Chris Martin IV. Because the original and revision authors had complete access to authorized archives, this version is the most accurate and detailed reference on the topic. Leading up to the re-vitalization of the 1990s and the remarkable sustenance of its legacy, hundreds of photographs and documents effectively show the people and the guitars that made the company famous.--Publisher information.

Spine of book stamped in gold. 2004, hardcover edition, Konecky & Konecky, Old Saybrook, CT. Lovely pictorial endpapers. Massive, extra-large, oversize hardcover title, 144 pages. Printed on the finest coated stock. Here is a tribute to some of the finest, most desirable guitars anywhere, made by the Martin Guitar Company, the oldest surviving makers of guitars in the world. The company began in 1833 and is still family owned. Here is the Martin story, with incredible pictorials and stories of how certain individual instruments were created for certain artists. Fabulous title; amazing color; a wild, incredible book indeed.