The 1800 coinoperated music by rudolph wurlitzer co. Nog is a psychedelic novel by rudolph wurlitzer published in 1969. Nog is a psychedelic novel by rudolph wurlitzer published in 1968. By continuing to browse this site, you agree to this use. Rudolph wurlitzer console piano graves piano company.
The rudolph wurlitzer company, usually referred to as simply wurlitzer, is an american company started in cincinnati, ohio in 1853 by german immigrant rudolph wurlitzer. Wurlitzer pianoes are a good addition to invigorate any musical performance. Rudolph wurlitzer in an american screenwriter and author who was at various times praised by the king of postmodern lit. Writer rudy wurlitzers underappreciated masterpieces vice. Nog was reprinted in 2009 by the independent publisher two dollar radio plot overview. Rudolf wurlitzer definition of rudolf wurlitzer by the. Rudolf wurlitzer united states businessman who founded a company to make pipe organs wurlitzer. During the silent film era in the early twentieth century, wurlitzer manufactured nearly 2,250 theater organs, affectionately dubbed mighty wurlitzers. Based on the condition you describe as well as the current piano market this wurlitzer upright would be valued at. Rudolf wurlitzer definition of rudolf wurlitzer by the free. He began dealing in musical instruments, which had been the traditional family business since the. He also happens to be heir to the wurlitzer fortune but, by his own account, he couldnt take advantage of it as his father had done that already. Monte hellmans enjoyment of the novel prompted him to hire wurlitzer to rewrite the screenplay for twolane blacktop 1971.
This violin is in excellent condition with beautiful brownred varnish. American novelist, author of nog and flats of nog a marvy new experimental novelit can be said, i think, that it is beyond interpretation. A piano comparable to this today would sell for 57x the price. See, for example, peter knight, conspiracy culture. Both wurlitzer and oldham participated in this unique literary event. The reading was accompanied by guitar player ben chasny six organs of admittance and photographic projections by acclaimed photographer lynn davis. The oak piano features a beautiful look and an amazingly sweet sound. The rudolph wurlitzer company, an american company, producing stringed instruments, woodwind, brass instruments, theatre organs, band organs, orchestrions, electronic organs, electric pianos and jukeboxes. Rudy wurlitzer and the road to nowhere by joe obrien originally published in arthur magazine no. A full range of books on music from the 16th to the 20th centuries, including mostly first and early editions, with emphasis on books on musical instruments especially the violin family, 19th century biographies and difficulttofind reference material dictionaries, thematic catalogues and scholarly works in all areas. Nog by rudolph wurlitzer and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The market is flooded, and you get a fantastic price. The novels style is deliberately disjointed and at times selfcontradictory. The rudolph wurlitzer company, usually referred to simply as wurlitzer, was an american company, formerly a producer of stringed instruments, woodwind, brass instruments, theatre organs, band organs, orchestrions, electronic organs, electric pianos and jukeboxes.
So many were built and bought, and are now for sale. Rudolph rudy wurlitzer born january 3, 1937 is an american novelist and screenwriter. Rudolph wurlitzer is an acclaimed screenwriter and the author of the drop edge of. He is also the author of the travel memoir, hard travel to sacred places, an account of his spiritual journey through asia after the death of his wife lynn davis 21yearold son. The company originally imported stringed, woodwind and brass instruments from germany for resale in the u. This 1984 rudolph wurlitzer console is a great instrument at an even better price. Nog by rudy wurlitzer nog is a psychedelic novel by rudolph wurlitzer published in 1969. In rudolph wurlitzer s signature hypnotic and haunting voice, nog tells the tale of a man adrift in the american west, armed with nothing more than his own three pencilthin memories and an octopus in a bathysphere. This site uses cookies for analytics, personalized content and ads. The basic story is that all modern machinery just up and stops working, and everyone begins reverting to. He is a descendant of rudolph wurlitzer 18311914, founder of the jukebox company of the same name, but the family fortune had long since been diminished by the time wurlitzer came of age in the 1950s.
The greatgrandson of the man who founded the famous music company published his first novel, nog in 1969. The wrulitzer americam made by rudolph wurlitzer signature patd dec 8, 1914 119954 c 41125 l i need information as to the c, the l, the possible worth. Rudolph wurlitzer celebrity profile check out the latest rudolph wurlitzer photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. But in 2008, he emerged with the drop edge of yonder, his first novel in decades, and the ensuing years have seen four of his earlier novels come back into print. Rolls numbered from 3901 upwards containing new arrangements by rich olsen. He began dealing in musical instruments, which had been the traditional family business since the time of lutemaker heinrich wurlitzer 15951656. For their first 50 years of business they were mainly retailers, purchasing instruments from family in germany. Nog by rudy wurlitzer the 2604th greatest fiction book of.
This violin was sold by the rudolph wurlitzer company established in cincinnati in 1856. When asked how hes doing, the writer rudy wurlitzer has a handful of. Rudolph wurlitzer was born on february 1, 1831, in schoneck, a small town in the vogtland region of saxony. A book of recipes covering three generations of the farny. In 1910, the wurlitzer company bought the hopejones organ company and began to manufacture unitorchestra pipe organs at their north tonawanda plant. And as to the original list, i seriously think ive read the king awakes and its sequel and ive been trying to remember its name or see if i could spot it at the library for quite some time. Walk around the piano and take a look at the beautiful cabinet with its unique craftsmanship. Rudolph wurlitzer is an acclaimed screenwriter and the author of the drop edge of yonder, quake, flats, slow fade, and the nonfiction book, hard travel to sacred places. In rudolph wurlitzers signature hypnotic and haunting voice, nog tells the tale of a man adrift in the american west, armed with nothing more than his own three pencilthin memories and an octopus in a bathysphere. Two of them, irvin faust and rudolph wurlitzer, have received. Rudolph wurlitzer, erik davis introduction published by two dollar radio 2009 isbn 10. Myth, magic, and mysticism in the age of information harmony books, 1998 and is a continuing contributor to bookforum, the wire. Established in cincinnati in 1856 by german immigrant franz rudolph wurlitzer, the music dealer became the largest outlet for band instruments in the united states by 1865.
His future career in the musical instrument industry was anything but a coincidence. Written in an experimental style, the novel is described by atlantic monthly as being effective at replicating the slight and continuous dissociation of reality. The ambassador kit coinoperated music by rudolph wurlitzer co. I have a rudolph wurlitzer piano that was purchased about. Very clean inside and still maintaining an almost new external condition. Nog, lynn davis, 2009 rudy wurlitzer is an american novelist and screenwriter. Rudolf wurlitzer synonyms, rudolf wurlitzer pronunciation, rudolf wurlitzer translation, english dictionary definition of rudolf wurlitzer. Clean, highquality instrument perfect for a beginner or experienced player alike. What links here related changes upload file special pages permanent link page.
Actually, it is part of a clear, established tradition. Take another walk around it to inspect the hammers, dampers, strings and everything else to see the. Twolane blacktop and pat garrett and billy the kid. Ive been meaning to pick up alas, babylon, lucifers hammer and i am legend.
Rudolph never strayed too far from the family business, though, and took over the wurlitzer company as its president for five years, between 1927 and 1932, prior to serving as chairman from 1932 until 1942. Jan 27, 2011 rudolph wurlitzer is an acclaimed screenwriter and the author of the drop edge of yonder, quake, flats, slow fade, and the nonfiction book, hard travel to sacred places. Without a doubt the most famous instruments wurlitzer built were its theater pipe organs, which were installed in theaters, homes, churches, and other public places. Florida state universitys twentieth annual conference on literature and film. The tone and design of these wurlitzer electric pianoes please musical groups and gift givers. In which city did the wurlitzer company have offices. I remain near the entrance, handling goods as they are shoved in, listening and. Monte hellman s enjoyment of the novel prompted him to hire wurlitzer to rewrite the screenplay for twolane blacktop 1971. Wurlitzer enjoyed initial success largely due to defense contracts. Nixons america and the inscription of political crisis in the fiction of. These aging american pianos are the best values in the market today. A pivotal moment occurs late in the third act of rudy wurlitzers sardonic postapocalyptic novel quake, a morbid and surreal episode that unifies his third novel after nog in 1969 and flats in.
Wurlitzer was born in cincinnati, ohio, but the family moved to new york city shortly after his birth. The wurlitzer company began in 1856 when rudolph wurlitzer, a cincinnati bank clerk, sold seven hundred dollars worth of musical instruments he had bought from family and friends in germany. Rudolph wurlitzer spinet apt size very light, 2 guys can carry it 88 keys, in excellent shape, plays very well and sounds awesome. A note on wurlitzer band organs and their rolls, including a table of all style 165 band organs made by wurlitzer b.
The rudolph wurlitzer manufacturing company continued production of automatic musical instruments including player pianos, military bands and pianorchestras. This edition of nog features a new introduction from noted critic and writer erik davis techgnosis. On wurlitzer s rollissuing practices for the style 125 series early wurlitzer organs were built with a roll frame capable of handling only a roll about four or. Dec 17, 2009 a pivotal moment occurs late in the third act of rudy wurlitzers sardonic postapocalyptic novel quake, a morbid and surreal episode that unifies his third novel after nog in 1969 and flats in.
I have a rudolph wurlitzer piano that was purchased about 20. A canticle for leibowitz was very good, and i also enjoyed fitzpatricks war, although i felt it was slow and the ending was rather weak. In rudolph wurlitzers signature hypnotic and haunting voice, nog tells the tale of a. Rudolph rudy wurlitzer born january 3, 1937 is an american novelist and screenwriter wurlitzers fiction includes nog, flats, quake, slow fade, and drop edge of yonder. For a long time, the best testament to rudy wurlitzers writing was his name in the credits of two of the greatest movies of the 70s. Get more bang for your buck by looking for new, seller refurbished, or slightly used wurlitzer pianoes. What links here related changes upload file special pages permanent link page information. Toby litt on rudolph wurlitzers nog nog is the kind of novel that suffers from being called experimental. Get more bang for your buck by looking for new, seller refurbished, or. May 28, 2012 wurlitzer made a lot of pianos in their day but they were on the low end as far as quality was concerned. The wurlitzer family, part 3 american treasure tour. Nog by rudy wurlitzer the 2604th greatest fiction book. While the history of the rudolph wurlitzer company can be reconstructed in most instances, relatively little is known about its founder.
Where the electric kool aid acid test documents psychedelic culture from the. This edition of nog features a new introduction from. Wurlitzer made a lot of pianos in their day but they were on the low end as far as quality was concerned. This is one of many, many pianos for sale at australias leading piano. I am in possession of an engraved silver sax in its original case with the following engraved on it. Sold rudolph wurlitzer console piano piano for sale. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at.
Rudolph wurlitzer writes in nog, where everything finds its way sooner or later. Wurlitzer is one of the greatest names in american piano building. List of books to check out in this genre postapocalyptic. This piano is an absolute delight to play with a smooth action and beutiful clear tone. Originally published by random house in 1969, nog became a universally revered cult novel and a symbol of the countercultural movement. They were priced very economically for this reason. The business was incorporated in ohio in 1890 under the name the rudolph wurlitzer company. Wurlitzers fiction includes nog, flats, quake, slow fade, and drop edge of. A book of recipes covering three generations of the farny and wurlitzer family and the wives of present business associates by rudolph wurlitzer company. To view the photographs of this piano in higher resolution, please click.
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