A book detailing the history of music, characterized by its red and green cover. Author: Marc Pincherle (French music historian, born in Algeria in 1888) Supervised by: Tatsuo Minagawa Translated by: Tomoko Kido Price: 7,000 yen for volumes [1] and [2] Published: Volume [1] - 1st edition January 7, 1975, 2nd edition April 29, 1975; Volume [2] - 1st edition April 26, 1975 Hardcover (Height: 315mm x Width: 246mm, 2 volumes) - The original was a single volume, published simultaneously in French and English in 1962. Japanese edition published by: PARCO Publishing Bureau ※ It may have come with a cover at the time of release, but the cover is not present.