Hal Leonard Pocket Dictionary of Composers & Lyricists — A Comprehensive and Convenient Source for All Musicians

This handy, pocket-sized book is the most contemporary source on the market. Containing more than 1,900 capsule biographies, conveniently arranged by genre, this guide provides a who's who of classical, country, film, and theater music, along with the Great American songbook, hymns and patriotic songs, and pop/rock music.