Fellow mechanical music lovers, AMICA is publishing a new book,
called "The Violin-Playing Machines - A Study and Appreciation",
written by Q. David Bowers with a foreword and technical editing
by Arthur A. Reblitz.  This book is loaded with photos and new
information that will make it a "must-have" for your collection!

Check the AMICA web site at http://www.amica.org/ and click on the
link on the home page to preview the book and place your order.
Note that the introductory price of $19.95 plus shipping and handling
is only valid until May 31st, 2012, or until all books from the first
printing are sold out.  Order your copy now as they will be sold on
a first-come-first-served basis!

Alan Turner
Vice-President, AMICA International

 [ This will be a good book.  I've already ordered two copies of this
 [ for the MMD reference library and can't wait for them to arrive.  -- Jody