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Convention in 1972, wrote the most perfect introduction for my book. I also wrote bios for each entry with recommended songs for introductory listening and notes of interesting cover versions. Illustrator william stout draws 100 blues legends blues artists. This book, including only performers born before 1930, will hopefully be the first of three blues books. When i first spotted this work of art, i immediately assumed it to be another addition to the r. William bushnell stout march 16, 1880 march 20, 1956 was a pioneering american inventor, engineer, developer and designer whose works in the automotive and aviation fields were groundbreaking. Banking on beauty millard sheets and midcentury commercial architecture in california. William stout signs each book we sell and will be happy to personalize each copy as well. Again, another legendary comic book artist, bill stout is also wellknown. Legends of the blues is the first of a threevolume set. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recycled packaging with free standard shipping on u.

In his stead, mainstream comics artist and blues fan stout has leaped into the breach. Robert johnson, ma rainey, billie holiday, howlin wolf, bessie smith, muddy waters say their names. So good, youd think illustrator william stout made a. This product was added to our catalog on tuesday 07 may, 20. Robert johnson, ma rainey, billie holiday, howlin wolf, bessie. Stout beautifully captures the signature style of each blues legend and then adds. Legends of the blues with cd audio livros na amazon brasil. This book is a follow up to crumbs heroes of blues jazz and country, and. Bills books william stoutprehistoric life murals, the new dinosaurs a to z, dinosaur discoveries, hallucinations and inspirations are all available from. Legends of the blues by william stout, ed leimbacher. Apr 26, 20 in 2006 the ever popular comic book artist robert crumb introduced us via a book of portraits, profiles and accompanying music to his heroes of blues, jazz and country. Legends of the blues by stout, william may 7, 20 hardcover on.

Includes recommended playlists and an exclusive bonus music cd. So good, youd think illustrator william stout made a deal with the devil. A book proved more feasible than cards, though, and here are the first. Legends of the blues with cd audio by william stout. William stout presents 100 legends of the blues ranging from classic to contemporary, british and american, interpreting their iconic visages in dramatic portraiture that blends graphic design and humour with the stylisation of a master illustrator. In fact, ive just used my sprightly single one to offer discreet peeks at a few of the hundred black and brilliant legends every painted image copywrited, be it known, by william stout and abrams books, soon to be drawn large as well as writ, in the hallowed annals of the bluessuch a circumstance devoutly to be wished for the meager. Another great san diego comicfest starts tomorrow and goes through sunday. His latest book is abrams comicarts legends of the blues, featuring 100 portraits and bios of blues greats born prior to 1930. May, 20 illustrator william stouts legends of the blues exclusive excerpt. Stout beautifully captures the signature style of each blues legend and then adds authoritative biographical text with personal and humorous writing that brings it on home. In 1971 he worked as russ manning s assistant on mannings tarzan of the apes sunday and daily newspaper comic strips. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Illustrator william stout s legends of the blues exclusive excerpt. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site.

William stouts legends of the blues masterfully combines the two american art forms of comic book art and. Heros of the blues charley patton robert crumb, graphic design illustration, book illustration. Read legends of the blues by william stout available from rakuten kobo. Many but not all of the artists will be familiar to readers with a background in the blues. Spiveys lyrics were sexually provocative and drug related.

This is a really terrific book with such lifelike cartoon portraits of legends of the blues artists. May 01, 20 painting the blues william stout s legends of the blues masterfully combines the two american art forms of comic book art and blues music. Mother i could go on and on about how much i love stout s detailed penandink work and pleasing watercolors boing boing. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Praise for legends of the blues so good, youd think illustrator william stout made a deal with the devil. Crumb left off some years back in creating trading card portraits of blues legends. Illustrator william stouts legends of the blues exclusive. Legends create colouring book for comicbooks for kids. Robert johnson, ma rainey, billie holiday, howlin wolf, bessie smith, muddy waterssay their names out loud and you can. We know their music, and of course we recognise their names, but to their fans the faces of these blues legends are equally as intrinsic. William stout s legends of the blues masterfully combines the two american art forms of comic book art and blues music. Stout began his professional career as an illustrator for comic books and graphic novels, with his first job coming in 1968 with the cover for the first issue of the pulp magazine coven. Calarts chouinard art institute legends of the blues masters of the universe pans.

Legends of the blues by william stout 20, hardcover for. Worlds of william stout, and for my taste it couldnt have been a better first panel. Legends of the blues with cd audio robert johnson, ma rainey, billie holiday, howlin wolf, bessie smith, muddy waterssay their names out loud and you can just hear the blues. William stout illustrations from the book legends of the blues published by abrams comicarts it features over 100 pictures of the most notable names in the history of the blues. My pal, writer ed leimbacher ed was the first person to purchase original art from me at a convention it was at the first e. Legends of the blues by william stout 20, hardcover. Buy the hardcover book legends of the blues by william stout at indigo. All the performers in this book were born before 1930. This has led to this beautiful and intriguing book published by abrams comicarts, legends of the blues, complete with bonus cd.

Victoria spivey by william stout from the book legends of the blues cartoon portraits of legendary blues artists mother jones so good, youd think illustrator william stout made a deal with the devil. Huddie lead belly ledbetter from legends of the blues, written and illustrated by william stout, ink and watercolour cartoon portraits of legendary blues artists mother jones so good, youd think illustrator william stout made a deal with the devil. Louis jordan, as depicted by william stout in legends of the blues. Comic con international, the biggest comics convention in the world, is nearly here. The similarity between the styles of william stout and r. A book proved more feasible than cards, though, and here are the first results of stouts. William stout sings the blues acclaimed artist william stout talks to cbr news about legends of the blues, out now from abrams, reminisces about working with russ manning on tarzan and its recent reprint, plus much more. Now, acclaimed artist william stout visualizes these artists and their music with 100 stunning portraits. Jun 19, 20 now, artist william stout himself a veteran of the classic underground comix scene of the 1960s and 70s has delivered a sequel of sorts to crumbs book with legends of the blues. King sits framed by a fog of red that approximates the hue of molten maraschino cherries. Legends of the blues by william stout recommended books for. However, to be fair crumb only included 36 blues legends, to make room for the jazz and country legends whereas this book contains 100 of some of the greatest blues artists. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. It feels like the original san diego comic con was about 40 years ago.

Legends of the blues by william stout abrams comicarts, 223 pp. Illustrations of blues legends by artist william stout. Apr 29, 20 legendary visual artist william stout guests on over under sideways down, wednesday may 1 3 5 pm pacific. Following the same format, its now william stouts turn to present his legends of the blues. Legends of the blues by william stout, hardcover barnes. Stout designed an aircraft that eventually became the ford trimotor and was an executive at the ford motor company. Untold tales of hollywood which i do tag teamstyle with my pal paul sammon. William stout tony donegans father played violin with the scottish national orchestra, but gave up playing music professionally when tony later to find fame under his new name, lonnie was two years old, so music was a big part of the life of the future skiffle star from day one. I just wish there had been some of ladies of the blues on the cd, but stout gives them their due in the bookdamn sara martin was cool. The book is an excellent companion volume to crumbs, as it is the same size and shape and presented in the same format. Rolling stones, all meat music and a william stout interview. Legends of the blues ebook by william stout rakuten kobo. Legends of the blues, book by william stout hardcover. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures.

In 20, he prepared and illustrated legends of the blues, a book comprising portraits of classic blues musicians, intended as a sequel to fellow cartoonist robert crumbs book heroes of blues, jazz and country. None of whom robert drew for his card set with the exception of skip james and blind willie johnson are in my book. Robert crumb blues music rhythm and blues fritz the cat blues artists art graphique blue art comic art comic book. Buy legends of the blues illustrated by william stout isbn. Buy legends of the blues by william stout 20 0507 by william stout. Jun 18, 20 in his new book of portraits, artist william stout renders the blues in just about every color. Discover book depositorys huge selection of william stout books online. Legends of the blues, a visual celebration of a great african americancreated art form, is the perfect gift for the roots music fan in your family.

Pdf download legends of the blues ebook read online more info download legends of the blues read ebook onlin. William stouts portraits of the biggest names in blues. In his new book of portraits, artist william stout renders the blues in just about every color. Lucille bogan smiles amid bubblegummy swirls of pink. Ill have all kinds of cool new stuff on display and for sale like my blues book, legends of the blues, of course, and my two new sketchbooks. To further your enjoyment of the blues, stout has included suggested playlists and a bonus cd, compiled and sequenced by william stout, making this a groovy package of pleasure and information. The other two will be legends of the british blues and modern legends of the blues. The book consists of 100 full page watercolor paintings of blues artists. Legends of the blues william stout bok 9781419706868. Stout s own publishing company, terra nova press, has published thirtyfour books on art and the history of art. This book is a follow up to crumbs heroes of blues jazz and country, and includes several. Legends of the blues by william stout, ed leimbacher introduction hardcover, 240 pages, published 20. Its published by abrams comicarts and contains 100 full color portraits of my favorite blues musicians born prior to 1930.