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Legends of the Blues

by [Stout, William]

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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

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Product Details

  • Harry N. Abrams Brand
  • May 7, 2013 Pub Date:
  • 9781419706868 ISBN-13:
  • 1419706861 ISBN-10:
  • 224.0 pages Hardcover
  • English Language
  • 7.12 in * 0.75 in * 5.5 in Dimensions:
  • 1 lb Weight: