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Woody Guthrie: Songs and Art * Words and Wisdom
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ISBN10: 1797211781
ISBN13: 9781797211787
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Published: Nov 16 2021
Pages: 304
Weight: 4.32
Height: 1.38 Width: 8.88 Depth: 11.26
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781797211787
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Published: Nov 16 2021
Pages: 304
Weight: 4.32
Height: 1.38 Width: 8.88 Depth: 11.26
Language: English
You can listen to his songs and learn how to live. --Bob Dylan, on Woody Guthrie The timely, passionate, and humanely political work of America's greatest folk singer and songwriter is presented through his own words and art--curated by Woody's daughter--in this essential self-portrait, including never-before-published lyrics and personal writing, and testimony from contemporary writers and musicians on his powerful relevance today. Winner of the Deems Taylor/Virgil Thomson Book Award for Outstanding Pop Music Publication
Named one of the Best Music Books of 2021 by The Current, Minnesota Public RadioWoody Guthrie and his passionate social politics are as crucial today as they have ever been. A powerful voice for justice, and the author of more than 3,000 songs (including This Land is Your Land), he was also a poet, painter, illustrator, novelist, journal keeper, and profuse letter writer. Curated by his daughter Nora and award-winning music historian Robert Santelli, this fresh, intimate, and beautifully designed book thematically reveals Woody's story through his own personal writings, lyrics, and artwork, urgently bringing his voice to life. Featuring never-before-published lyrics to some of his greatest songs, personal diary entries, doodles, quips and jokes, and piercing insights on his politics and justice, this is an undeniable and important celebration of Woody's vibrant life's work. Created to be enjoyed by all--those interested in folk music or those interested in Woody's thoughts on Life in all its aspects, from Politics and Spirituality to Love and Family.ONE OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL SONGWRITERS IN AMERICAN MUSIC HISTORY: Woody Guthrie has had a profound impact on American musicians, writers, politicians (and the everyman who found solace and kinship in Guthrie's writings and political beliefs), who have been shaped by his music and activism--namely the great founding father of songwriting himself, Bob Dylan, for whom he was a mentor, as powerfully depicted in the biopic A Complete Unknown starring Timothée Chalamet as Dylan and Scoot McNairy as Guthrie. Others who have named Guthrie as a major influence include Bruce Springsteen, Johnny Cash, Pete Seeger, John Mellencamp, Billy Bragg, Joe Strummer, and Jerry Garcia, to name just a few. RARE ARCHIVAL MATERIAL: This is Woody's life told primarily in his own words, with never-before-published handwritten lyrics, artwork, journals, and much more. WORDS OF WISDOM RELEVANT TODAY: Woody Guthrie's lyrics and writings carry pointed relevance to our world today--he wrote powerfully about economic inequality, immigration reform, fascism, war, corruption from capitalism gone wild, patriotism, and environmentalism--not to mention spirituality of all kinds, love, and family. EXCLUSIVE CONTRIBUTORS: Includes new writing about Woody and his music by Chuck D., Ani DiFranco, Douglas Brinkley, Jeff Daniels, Arlo Guthrie, and Rosanne Cash.Perfect for:
- Music and Americana lovers
- Musicians and artists
- Political activists and historians
- Fans of Dylan Goes Electric! by Elijah Wald
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