In Tune: Charley Patton, Jimmie Rodgers, and the Roots of American Music

Louisiana State University Press, Baton Rouge, 2014. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good Condition/Very Good. Illustrator: Photographic. Acknowledgements, introduction by author, to appendices, notes, bibliography, credits and index. All between pages 115 and 116 there are 12 pages of black-and-white photographs. Peach coloured boards with black coloured titles to the back strip. Photographic dustwrapper with white and can coloured titles to the front panel and white coloured titles to the back strip. A dual biography of Charlie Patton and Jimmy Rodgers, both born into poverty in Mississippi at the end of the 19th century, who became among the most influential musicians of their time. " ... In Tune tells the story of the parallel careers of these to pioneering recording artists – one white, one black – who moved beyond their humble origins to change the face of American music." – from front fold over panel blurb. Minor rubbing of the book corners and softening of the back edges. Sunning along the front edge of the front panel, and along the top edge of the book. A hint of ruffling to the top dustwrapper edge with rubbing of the panels. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. [8], IX - XI, [3], 270 pages,. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Illustrator: Photographic. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Music; United States; Biography & Autobiography. ISBN: 0807157805. ISBN/EAN: 9780807157800. Inventory No: 0290938. . 9780807157800