Blues: An Anthology
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Editor: W C HandyIllustrator: W C Handy
Illustrator: Miguel Covarrubias
Editor: Miguel Covarrubias
Introduction: Abbe Niles
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2001-06-01
ISBN: 1557095213
Number of pages: 180
Publisher: Applewood Books(MA)
Book Reviews of Blues: An Anthology
Book Review: A Treasure
Summary: 5 Stars
I have to admit that when I received this book it wasn't everything I expected, but I take the full blame. I made assumptions and put it on my wishlist without really reading the description fully. I felt I didn't need to know anything more than that it had illustrations by Miguel Covarrubias and that it was by Handy.
I expected more history and stories rather than actual songs with music, and I expected illustrations throughout.
After receiving it I know now that it is mainly an anthology of songs, and the illustrations are limited to the introduction.
This does nothing to diminish this book as a treasure in my eyes.
Though the Covarubbias illustrations are much fewer than I'd imagined, they still make me breathless to look at them. Truly gorgeous. The music provided by W C Handy is itself history to me. It's just a beautiful book to own.
Summary of Blues: An Anthology
Originally published in 1926, a classic collection of great blues songs arranged for piano and voice--the most famous blues collection in history. Among the first black men to write and publish blues music, Handy did more than anyone else to make blues popular and accepted. Includes historical notes, tunes and arrangements, notes for each song, a bibliography, and a chart of guitar chords. Illustrated by reknowned Mexican illustrator Miguel Covarrubias.History & Criticism Books
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