Legends of the Blues [With CD (Audio)]

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  • Legends of the Blues [With CD (Audio)] by William Stout
Robert Johnson, Ma Rainey, Billie Holiday, Howlin' Wolf, Bessie Smith, Muddy Waters--say their names out loud and you can just hear the blues.

In this powerful book, acclaimed artist William Stout visualizes these artists and their music with 100 stunning portraits.

This collection includes profiles of classic musicians drawn by a master illustrator. Stout beautifully captures the signature style of each blues legend and then adds authoritative biographical text with personal and humorous writing that brings it on home. Includes recommended playlists.

Praise for Legends of the Blues:

"So good, you'd think illustrator William Stout made a deal with the devil." --Mother Jones.com

"I could go on and on about how much I love Stout's detailed pen-and-ink work and pleasing watercolors" -Boing Boing
Legends of the Blues [With CD (Audio)]
$21.95
Available for Backorder
Description
Robert Johnson, Ma Rainey, Billie Holiday, Howlin' Wolf, Bessie Smith, Muddy Waters--say their names out loud and you can just hear the blues.

In this powerful book, acclaimed artist William Stout visualizes these artists and their music with 100 stunning portraits.

This collection includes profiles of classic musicians drawn by a master illustrator. Stout beautifully captures the signature style of each blues legend and then adds authoritative biographical text with personal and humorous writing that brings it on home. Includes recommended playlists.

Praise for Legends of the Blues:

"So good, you'd think illustrator William Stout made a deal with the devil." --Mother Jones.com

"I could go on and on about how much I love Stout's detailed pen-and-ink work and pleasing watercolors" -Boing Boing

Description
Robert Johnson, Ma Rainey, Billie Holiday, Howlin' Wolf, Bessie Smith, Muddy Waters--say their names out loud and you can just hear the blues.

In this powerful book, acclaimed artist William Stout visualizes these artists and their music with 100 stunning portraits.

This collection includes profiles of classic musicians drawn by a master illustrator. Stout beautifully captures the signature style of each blues legend and then adds authoritative biographical text with personal and humorous writing that brings it on home. Includes recommended playlists.

Praise for Legends of the Blues:

"So good, you'd think illustrator William Stout made a deal with the devil." --Mother Jones.com

"I could go on and on about how much I love Stout's detailed pen-and-ink work and pleasing watercolors" -Boing Boing

ISBN
9781419706868
Publication Date
May 1, 2013
Binding
Hardcover
Item Condition
New
Language
English
Ages
12-UP
Pages
224
Keywords
Comics & Graphic Novels | Nonfiction | Biography & Memoir; Music | Genres & Styles | Blues; Comics & Graphic Novels | African American & Black