The Hurdy Gurdy Man. Donovan Leitch Tapa dura - 2005

Hardback. Very Good.

Hardback. Good.

Hardback. Acceptable.

London: Century. 1st printing (2005). 328pp. Near Fine/Near Fine copy, now preserved in archival jacket protector . Near Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 2005.

London: Century, 2005. First Printing. Fine/Fine. From the publisher: "Donovan's autobiography charts his life from a post-war, Glaswegian childhood to the height of an international career as one of the leading figures of the 1960s music scene. Always feeling like an outsider he found relief through music and poetry. The book reveals how he came to be influenced by Buddhist teachings and the music of Woody Guthrie and Joan Baez. The book explores the significance of falling deeply in love with the woman who was to become his muse, and the profound sense of loss he felt when their relationship came to an end, and how the loss affected him both personally and creatively. A leader of the folk revival in both Britain and America, the book recounts how he rose to be an international star, releasing songs such as Mellow Yellow and Catch the Wind, and his most successful album, Sunshine Superman. Donovan is acknowledged as one of the most significant cultural icons of the 1960s. The book provides a frank… Leer más

London, U.K.: Century, 2005. Book. Fine. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). 1st Edition. HB - 1st. UK Print - FINE/NF - Boldly Signed by Donovan on ffep - Donovan is a legendary folk rocker and early prince of flower power. An art student, Donovan left home by 16 to wander with his lifelong friend Gypsy Dave and taught himself how to play guitar by mimicking the folk styles of the Carter Family, Doc Watson, Woody Guthrie and Ramblin' Jack Elliott, among others he credits. After appearances on the British TV show Ready Steady Go! in 1965, he landed a record contract, and Catch the Wind rode the crest of the British Invasion. Fusing folk with jazz and metal, Donovan forged "Celtic rock," and in his recording sessions, engineered by Mickie Most, he worked with all the happening musicians and even collaborated with the Beatles....

Century, 2005-01-01. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!

London, U.K.: Century, 2005. Book. As New. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). 1st Edition. HB - 1st. UK Print - As New/As New - Signed by Donovan on title page - Donovan is a legendary folk rocker and early prince of flower power. An art student, Donovan left home by 16 to wander with his lifelong friend Gypsy Dave and taught himself how to play guitar by mimicking the folk styles of the Carter Family, Doc Watson, Woody Guthrie and Ramblin' Jack Elliott, among others he credits. After appearances on the British TV show Ready Steady Go! in 1965, he landed a record contract, and Catch the Wind rode the crest of the British Invasion. Fusing folk with jazz and metal, Donovan forged "Celtic rock," and in his recording sessions, engineered by Mickie Most, he worked with all the happening musicians and even collaborated with the Beatles....