MBSI DVDProduced by the Musical Box Society International using sophisticated digital video and audio techniques by a skilled film crew, the video presents a fascinating glimpse into the history and lore of mechanical music, and the collectors who keep that history alive. You will enjoy mechanical music in some of its many forms through sight and sound, and through the words of its collectors. Most of all, you will hear the glorious music that these marvels of ingenuity were able to produce and which can be heard live even today.$19.95 PPD U.S.A.
MBSI VHS "Marvels of Mechanical Music"$24.95 PPD U.S.A.
The Music Box Makers, The History of the Music Box in Ste. CroixJean-Claude Piguet's compilation of two separate works chronicles the development of the musical box industry in the Sainte-Croix region of Switzerland. Beginning in the early 1800's before mass communication and electricity were common and continuing through to the age of assembly lines, this fascinating story describes the erratic fortunes of the people who were involved, their companies, and the social and economic climate they endured. An outstanding and important work, originally in French, now in English. $77.50 PPD U.S.A.
Cylinder Music Box TechnologyNoted author and expert Anthony Bulleid presents a complete and detailed look at cylinder music boxes, their technology, history, and restoring tips. One of the most compelling books in the field. Available for the publisher's cost due to a generous gift to the MBSI.$13.00 PPD U.S.A.
Music In TimeA catalog depicting the historic exhibit of mechanical music at the NAWCC Museum in 1991. This catalog is a keepsake and important reference document. Color covers.$14.50 PPD U.S.A.
The Golden Anniversary BookA pictorial and editorial walk through 50 years of MBSI. This is a 240 page hardcover treasure of over 800 photos and 58,000 words of text. It is a must for every member new and old of MBSI.$35.00 PPD U.S.A.
Regina CertificatesMBSI will provide a certificate showing the shipping date and recipient of your Regina music box. After completing the purchase of this item, email the serial number to jbeeman.mbsi@att.net. The serial number is stamped into a raised area on the bedplate or the circular platform on the center spindle of the Regina.$5.00 PPD U.S.A.
Organ Grinders in Berlin - 1912-1913A photo essay of the Bacigalupo Organs. Mid-Am member Hans Hoffman epitomized the joy and friendship that is found throughout MBSI. This book was published as a tribute to Hans' spirit. (Proceeds go to the Publications fund.) $8.00 PPD U.S.A.