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R. Crumb Heroes of Blues, Jazz and Country by Stephen Calt (2006, Hardcover)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherAbrams, Inc.
ISBN-100810930862
ISBN-139780810930865
eBay Product ID (ePID)52324798

Product Key Features

Book TitleR. Crumb Heroes of Blues, Jazz and Country
Number of Pages238 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2006
TopicGenres & Styles / Blues, Composers & Musicians, Genres & Styles / Country & Bluegrass, Genres & Styles / Jazz
IllustratorYes
GenreMusic, Biography & Autobiography
AuthorStephen Calt
FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight20 oz
Item Length7.3 in
Item Width5.7 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2006-005835
Dewey Edition22
Grade FromEighth Grade
Grade ToCollege Graduate Student
Dewey Decimal781.64092273
Synopsis"Gorgeous. One of the music--and art--books of the year." (The Guardian) A characteristically idiosyncratic tribute by an underground icon to the musical innovators who helped inspire him, R. Crumb's Heroes of Blues, Jazz & Country is a must-have collection for Crumb aficionados, comics fans, and music lovers alike. Anyone who knows R. Crumb's work as an illustrator knows of his passion for music. And all those who collect his work prize the Heroes of the Blues, Early Jazz Greats, and Pioneers of Country Music trading card sets he created in the early to mid-1980s. Now they are packaged together for the first time in book form, along with an exclusive 21-track CD of music selected and compiled by Crumb (featuring original recordings by Charley Patton, "Dock" Boggs, "Jelly Roll" Morton, and others). A bio of each musician is provided, along with a full-color original illustration by the cartoonist. Includes an introduction by Terry Zwigoff, award-winning director of Crumb., Crumb's "Heroes of the Blues, Early Jazz Greats," and "Pioneers of Country Music" trading card sets--created in the early to- mid-1980s--are packaged together for the first time in book form, along with an exclusive 21-track CD of music selected and compiled by Crumb., Anyone who knows R. Crumb?s work as an illustrator knows of his passion for music. And all those who collect his work prize the Heroes of the Blues, Early Jazz Greats , and Pioneers of Country Music trading card sets he created in the early to- mid-1980s. Now they are packaged together for the first time in book form, along with an exclusive 21-track CD of music selected and compiled by Crumb himself (featuring original recordings by Charley Patton, ?Dock? Boggs, ?Jelly Roll? Morton, and others). A bio of each musician is provided, along with a full-color original illustration by the cartoonist. A characteristically idiosyncratic tribute by an underground icon to the musical innovators who helped inspire him, R. Crumb?s Heroes of Blues, Jazz & Country is a must-have collection for Crumb aficionados, comics fans, and music lovers alike., Anyone who knows R. Crumb's work as an illustrator knows of his passion for music. And all those who collect his work prize the "Heroes of the Blues, Early Jazz Greats," and "Pioneers of Country Music" trading card sets he created in the early to- mid-1980s. Now they are packaged together for the first time in book form, along with an exclusive 21-track CD of music selected and compiled by Crumb himself (featuring original recordings by Charley Patton, "Dock" Boggs, "Jelly Roll" Morton, and others). A bio of each musician is provided, along with a full-color original illustration by the cartoonist. A characteristically idiosyncratic tribute by an underground icon to the musical innovators who helped inspire him, "R. Crumb's Heroes of Blues, Jazz & Country" is a must-have collection for Crumb aficionados, comics fans, and music lovers alike.
LC Classification NumberML394.C35 2006

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  • R. Crumb heroes of country, blues and jazz

    R. Crumb has put together a compilation that's unsurpassed by others... great comp. ... this is pure Americana!...the roots of all modern music... very well done...thanks up...

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  • Must-have for blues fans.

    This is a great book for anyone interested in pre-World War II American music. Great Crumb illustrations and interesting texts make this a pleasure to read. Plus a cool CD!

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  • I am a child of the sixties and a long time fan of R. Crumb

    great book , make sure it has the CD very cool old Blues , Country and Jazz

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  • Some of R Crumb's best artwork and great music selections.

    I love the artwork and the music.

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  • great book

    awesome purchase a must have for blues lovers

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  • Very cool!

    Quality printing and a great CD. Good value and sure to become a valued collectable!

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  • r crumbs heros of the blues

    Good read

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  • Crumb Magic

    Be sure the CD is included

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  • Great book

    AAA

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