"Is it still possible to get this book?:
The Incredible String Band Songbook. Happy Traum, editor, published by Music Sales Corp."
_____________________________

I found that Music Sales Corporation are now part of        
G. Schirmer Inc, 257 Park Ave South, New York, NY 10010, USA.
http://www.schirmer.com        
mailto:schirmer@schirmer.com

so I e-mailed this on 3/25/04
"On the Mudcat Web Forum many members are discussing music of The Incredible String Band (circa 1970) and some members have seen a book: The Incredible String Band Songbook. Happy Traum, editor, Band (circa 1970) published by Music Sales Corporation 33 West Street, New York 10023. Was that you? The book contains music from the bands first three albums and photos. However none of us can find this book anywhere. Lists of Happy Traum's many books don't include it. Neither the Music Sales international webite nor your website include it. Is it out of print? Is it still possible to get this book? Suggestions?"
_______________________________________________________

REPLY
They will not admit they ever even HAD the book, you have to fill-in the form below to even get them to LOOK for it:
In short their reply is just ask the person who has a copy [The Shambles] to photocopy it with their permission.
I wonder if Shambles could get permission to put it on the Mudcat website? Do like: "Oh! Oops, when I was making a copy on my scanner/copier I accidentally pressed the wrong button and it must have gone online by mistake. Oh deary -me, I'm terribly sorry mister Shirmer"

I live in the USA at the moment but you could try the UK adress at the bottom of this message
_____________________________________________________

Music Sales Corporation/G. Schirmer Inc.
Thank you for your interest in G. Schirmer's composers and publications. We have designed this FAQ to provide you with the most efficient answers to many questions. An HTML version of this FAQ can be found on our website at If you don't find the answers to your questions here, please contact our offices via mail, phone, fax or e-mail at the address below: G. Schirmer Promotion Department 257 Park Avenue South New York, NY 10010 phone: (212) 254-2100 fax: (212) 254-2013. E-mail: schirmer@schirmer.com (be sure to include the phrase Schirmer Promotion Department spelled exactly this way in the subject line of your e-mail)

Frequently Asked Question 1
I need music formerly published by G. Schirmer or AMP that is out of print. How do I get it?

If you already have access to a copy of an out-of-print work, it will be simpler, faster, and possibly cheaper to obtain permission to make your own photocopies, rather than asking us for archival photocopies (as long as it is a G. Schirmer/AMP publication). For this permission, please write to "Permissions" at the address below. You can also print our "Permission Request: Copy Out-of-Print Music" form () and fax it to the number on the form.
___________________________________________
Permission Request to Copy Out-of-Print Music
Please mail or fax this form to:
Aida Garcia-Cole, Print Licensing Manager
G. Schirmer, Inc.
257 Park Ave South, 20th floor
New York, NY 10010
Fax: 212 254-2013
Thank you for requesting permission to use our copyrighted material. Before we consider your request, please supply us with the following information:

_____________________________________________________________________
Your Name

_____________________________________________________________________
Organization

_____________________________________________________________________
Address

_____________________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip/Postal Code, Country

__________________________________   ________________________________
Phone Number                         E-mail address / Fax Number

_____________________________________________________________________
Title of the Composition
Mike Heron, Robin Williamson
_____________________________________________________________________
Name of Composer

"The Incredible String Band Songbook" edited by Happy Traum
published by Music Sales Corporation about 1970
_____________________________________________________________________
Title of Collective Work (if applicable)

_____________________________________________
Number of Copies to be Made

____________________________________________________________________
For Use In
Please attach additional pages for comments and clarifications. Your request will be considered for the necessary license. Our reply will include the acknowledgement which must appear under each copy made. Thank you for your interest in our music.
G. Schirmer/AMP Home Page
_____________________________________________________________________

Frequently Asked Question 2
I need music formerly published by G. Schirmer or AMP that is out of print. How do I get it?

If you are fairly sure that the music you need was published by G. Schirmer or AMP and that it is out of print, please make your request for archival photocopies in writing, by letter or fax (no phone calls or E-mail messages, please), to: Archive Dept. G. Schirmer, Inc. 257 Park Ave. South New York, NY 10010 fax (212) 254-2013
Please include as much identifying detail as possible: composer, title, publisher(s), instrumentation, date, plate numbers, catalog numbers, etc. If you are not certain that the music was published by G. Schirmer or AMP, please indicate your reasons for thinking that it might have been (this will help us locate the music).
In your request, please include your mailing address, an e-mail address and/or fax number if possible, and the number of copies you require.
If a copy can be located, a confirmation will be sent to you with a price quote for the music. Shorter items will typically cost $5.00 to $12.00 per copy; longer items will be more expensive. In addition, there will be copying & shipping charges usually between $3.50 and $5.00 (more for overseas shipping or heavier packages). Any additional questions about pricing should be addressed to the Archives Department in your written request.
Once you have responded to the confirmation, photocopies will be shipped to you along with an invoice. You may then pay by check or credit card (Visa/MasterCard only). Please note:
Normally, photocopies will be double-sided, not bound. Also, it may be 60 days or more before we can get the music to you. If you have a deadline or an urgent need for faster action, please explain in your request and we will try to accommodate you.
_________________________________________________________________


UK ADDRESS
The London headquarters of the worldwide Music Sales organisation.,
Music Sales Head Office
8/9 Frith Street, London , W1D 3JB, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7434 0066        Fax: +44 (0) 7287 6329