The book "The Violin and the Old Masters of Violins. A Historical and Biographical Essay on the Violin, with Facsimiles of the Marks of the Old Masters" by A. Mason Clarke is an important study of the history of the violin and the invention of the musical instrument that has become an eternal symbol of classical music. In the book, the author talks about the development of musical art in the context of making violins of different eras, noting the contribution of outstanding masters of the art. Mason Clark examines in detail the biographies and creative path of old violin makers, revealing their manufacturing techniques and production features. In addition, the reader is given the opportunity to familiarize himself with facsimiles of the original stamps of the old masters, which makes the book even more interesting for amateurs and professionals in the field of music and musical instruments. With its skillful combination of historical facts, biographical data and visual materials, The Violin and the Old Violin Makers by A. Mason Clark will be a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of music and musical instruments.