About this title: This is a new, thoroughly revised edition of Paul Oliver's classic study of the blues. First published in 1960, this remarkable book has not been superseded and its reappearance will be welcomed by all who wish to understand the complexity of meaning in the blues and the experiences which they expressed. The book examines the functions of the blues as black American folk music recorded during the 78 rpm era, from the 1920s to the 1950s. The lyrics are quoted extensively throughout the book, revealing their significance as a means of communication within black society. The author shows how the ...
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Edition: 2nd ed.
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date Published: 1994
ISBN-13:9780521477383ISBN:0521477387
Description: Good. No dust jacket as issued. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. Audience: General/trade. Very important book about the emergence of the Blues as a musical idiom written by an intelligent music and social historian. Contains an extensive discography! Slight shelving marks to front cover and initial page bottems. Copy has been lightly read. Spine is firm and straight. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date Published: 1994
ISBN-13:9780521477383ISBN:0521477387
Description: Very Good+ 0521477387. Minor cover wear; interior clean tight and unmarked. Remainder dot on bottom text edge.; 1.02 x 8.5 x 5.35 Inches. read more
Edition: 2nd ed. Illustrated.
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date Published: 1990
ISBN-13:9780521377935ISBN:0521377935
Description: Good. No dust jacket as issued. Light wear to edges, o/w clean and unmarked. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 376 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: Music/Blues. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date Published: 1990
ISBN-13:9780521377935ISBN:0521377935
Description: New. BRAND NEW and ready for dispatch. Delivery normally within 4/7 days. Our reputation is built on our Speedy Delivery Service and our Customer Service Team. read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Cassell, London
Date Published: 1960
Description: Very Good+ A Very Good+ hardback First Edition First Printing with foxing, owner name and dated ffep in a Very Good++ Dust Jacket with edges wear, short closed tears and foxing. 8vo. xx, 355 pp. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN-13:9780521374378ISBN:0521374375
Description: Good. 0521374375 Former library item may have library binding and show stamps, stickers or other marks. Items not meeting quality expectations may be returned. Due to the large scale of our operation, we do not have access to the specific contents/condition of our items. read more
Edition: First Edition Stated
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Cassell and Co., London
Date Published: 1960
Description: Very Good + in Very Good- jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. First Edition. VG+/VG-One of the Cassell books for the Jazz Enthusiast series. Foreword by Richard Wright. Author uses and explains 350 quotations from recorded Blues. Blue cloth. Price-clipped blue jacket has 1" repaired tear on bottom front cover and general wear to extremities. Some chipping and bumping to corners. Overall a very good copy of a scarce title. read more
Edition: 2nd edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date Published: 1990
ISBN-13:9780521374378ISBN:0521374375
Description: Very Good-Used in Very Good jacket. / 0521374375. Book is clean tight and unmarked, looks unread, jacket has light chip to top edge. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date Published: 1990
ISBN-13:9780521374378ISBN:0521374375
Description: Very Good. VG+/VG-1963 JAZZ BOOK CLUB HARDBACK #40 WITH REINGANUM DJ, UNCLIPPED. COMES WITH JAZZ COLUMNS AND JBC LETTERS, INCLUDING AN EXTRAORDINARY LETTER TO MEMBERS ABOUT THE 'MISSING'/SUPPRESSED JBC 'BOOK OF ACKER BILK' DUE FOR RELEASE IN 1963. EXCELLENT COPY, WITH LIGHT CORNER RUBBING AND CORNER SHELF-WEAR TO DJ, UNMARKED, VG+ INTERNALLY AND SHARP-CORNERED. Almost complete collection of Jazz Book Club titles available IMMEDIATE 1ST CLASS/AIRMAIL DISPATCH WORLDWIDE ~~Please browse our ... read more
Edition: First Separate
Binding: Hardback
Publisher: Jazz Book Club
Date Published: 1963
Description: Fine in Very Good jacket. VG+/VG-1963 JAZZ BOOK CLUB HARDBACK #40 WITH REINGANUM DJ, UNCLIPPED. COMES WITH JAZZ COLUMNS AND JBC LETTERS, INCLUDING AN EXTRAORDINARY LETTER TO MEMBERS ABOUT THE 'MISSING'/SUPPRESSED JBC 'BOOK OF ACKER BILK' DUE FOR RELEASE IN 1963. EXCELLENT COPY, WITH LIGHT CORNER RUBBING AND CORNER SHELF-WEAR TO DJ, UNMARKED, VG+ INTERNALLY AND SHARP-CORNERED. Almost complete collection of Jazz Book Club titles available IMMEDIATE 1ST CLASS/AIRMAIL DISPATCH WORLDWIDE. read more
Edition: Revised Edition
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Cambridge University Press, Cambridge
Date Published: 1990
Description: Softcover. Good condition. A classic account of the blus, one of the most evocative strands of American popular culture. Here, as never before, material from recordings and recollections of singers, going back to the 1920s, are woven into an interpretive account of meaning in the blues. Includes an Index. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN-13:9780521477383ISBN:0521477387
Description: Good. 0521477387 Good condition. May have some markings & or shelfwear. All pages intact. Used items may not include extras such as infotrac, CD or other web access codes. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date Published: 26/08/1994
ISBN-13:9780521477383ISBN:0521477387
Description: Used-Good. THIS IS A HARD TO FIND OR RARE TITLE. PLEASE ALLOW 7-21 DAYS FOR DELIVERY, BOOK IN GOOD OR BETTER CONDITION. ITEM WILL BE SHIPPED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE FROM WAREHOUSE. PLEASE EMAIL WITH ANY QUESTIONS OR QUERIES. read more
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