Paul Oliver (Ed); Blues Paperbacks
Studio Vista
"In a series of monographs Blues Paperbacks examine important blues singers and musicians, local styles and traditions, subjects and themes, and the history and influence of this living music. The books are written by acknowledged authorities in the field and are of importance to enthusiasts of modern musical idioms, sociologists and folklorists, and students of the popular arts. Each book in the series is extensively illustrated with historic and recent photographs and printed ephemera, many previously unpublished, supported by maps, discographies and bibliographies."
This series dates from the early 1970s. I have six volumes of this series as listed below.
Tony Russell; Blacks, Whites and Blues
Studio Vista SBN 289 79831.0
William Ferris Jr; Blues from the Delta
Studio Vista SBN 289.70071.X
Karl Gert zur Heide; Deep South Piano: The story of Little Brother Montgomery
Studio Vista SBN 289.70027.2
Derrick Stewart-Baxter; Ma Rainey and the classic blues singers
Studio Vista SBN 289 79825.6
Bengt Olsson; Memphis Blues
Studio Vista SBN 289.70033.7
Paul Oliver; Savannah Syncopators: African retentions in the Blues
Studio Vista SBN 289 79827.2
Please look at the photos - they are integral to
the description of this item!
All these books have shelf, edge and corner wear as seen in the photos; spines worn/faded but binding of all six is tight. Text is unmarked but there is some minimal wear - they are 50+ years old!
Weight: 948g