Martin Guitar Featured In New Book

C.F. Martin & Co. – Images of America is the newest addition to Arcadia Publishing’s popular Images of America series.

The book by author and Martin employee Dick Boak includes a foreword from C.F. Martin IV.

The book boasts over 200 vintage images, many of which have never been published, and chronicles the evolution of the iconic Martin guitar.

The images in the book trace the remarkable development of the acoustic guitar in the hands of six generations of Martin family members who have managed the business from 1833 to today.

To learn more about the book and get your own copy, click here.

Acoustic Nation is written by Laura B. Whitmore, a music industry marketing veteran, music journalist and editor, who has contributed to Parade.com, Guitar World, and others. She has interviewed hundreds of musicians and hosts the She Rocks Podcast. As the founder of the Women’s International Music Network, she advocates for women in the music industry and produces the annual She Rocks Awards. She is the Senior Vice President of Marketing for Positive Grid, making the world safe for guitar exploration everywhere! A guitarist and singer/songwriter, Laura is currently co-writing an album of pop songs that empower and energize girls.

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