These are two paperback books that were included with collections (CD or
Tape) of blues recordings. This auction consists only of the books.
the Blues
by W. K. McNeil
This is from a Smithsonian collection of classic blues singers. It has an
overview of the blues, bios of the artists and lists of recordings, and
listing of the songs with history and analysis, and a bibliography.
Illustrated with B&W portraits of the artists.
Smithsonian Institution Press, Washington DC, 1993, 94 pages, 5 3/8" x 11
¼", trade paperback, illustrated.
Robert Johnson
The Complete Recordings
This is a Columbia set. It contains Johnson’s bio, a list of the recordings
and the lyrics. Illustrated with B&W photos.
Columbia Records, New York, 1990, 47 pages, 5 3/8" x 11 ¼", trade paperback,
illustrated.
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Auction closes 3/26/04.