What is the Seventh Dragon? In Japanese folklore it is "the listener" who remains invisible to us, elusive as solutions to the fundamental puzzles of human existence. A practical guide to understanding the complexities of piano tuning, this remarkable book also helps readers search for answers to the greater mysteries of life.

The first edition, from Metamorphous Press, was released in 1985. It was widely praised by major media including National Public Radio, The New York Times, Library Journal, Publishers Weekly, ALA Booklist and many others. In 1986 it received the Western States Book Award for creative nonfiction.

UP has released a new edition in 2005, with fresh new material, illustrations, index and bibliography, renewing a timeless book for a new generation of readers.

A portion of the proceeds from this Special Edition will benefit the National Music Museum.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Anita T. Sullivan has owned and operated a piano tuning business for 20 years. She has tuned and repaired modern and historic pianos in Virginia, South Carolina, New Mexico, Washington and Oregon. About the time she became a piano tuner she earned an M.A. in English from Clemson University. In the 1980’s she studied for three years at Oregon State University towards a post-baccalaureate in Music, and graduated in August 2008 with an MFA in poetry from Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, Washington.

ABOUT THE NATIONAL MUSIC MUSEUM:

Founded in 1973 on the campus of The University of South Dakota, the National Music Museum is one of the great institutions of its kind in the world. Its renowned collections, which include more than 14,000 instruments from virtually all cultures and historical periods, are the most inclusive anywhere.