The Definitive Biography of P.D.Q. Bach (1807–1742)? is a book by Prof. Peter Schickele chronicling the life of fictitious composer P. D. Q. Bach.
Table of Contents Dedication Preface Preface to the English Language Edition Foreword Introduction Author's Note Acknowledgements Table of Contents I. P.D.Q. Bach's Background: Cause or Effect? Early Infancy (1742–1745) Late Infancy (1745–1766) The Lost Years (1766–1777) The Turning Point (1777) II. The World of P.D.Q. Bach: A Pictorial Essay III. Man or Myth?: In Search of P.D.Q. Bach IV. "Such a Horrid Clang": An Annotated Catalogue of the Music of P.D.Q. Bach The Initial Plunge The Soused Period Contrition Undiscovered Works Appendices A. A Map of P.D.Q. Bach's Travels B. A Map of P.D.Q. Bach's Public Performances C. Charles Burney's Account of His Visit to Wein-am-Rhein in 1788 D. Bibliography E. Analysis of the Two-Part Contraption F. Discography G. Glossary of Unusual Instruments Used by P.D.Q. Bach H. The Bach Family Tree Index
Publication history 1976, US, Random House, , Pub date April 1976, Hardcover 1977, US, Random House, , Pub date 12 August 1977, Paperback 1996, US, Highbridge Audio, , Pub date 1 June 1996, Audiobook
External links The Peter Schickele/P.D.Q. Bach Homepage