"Much has been written about Guthrie, yet nothing communicates who he was so well as the ideas that he set to paper with his own hand. This new biography is accompanied by a significant Guthrie family collection of rare Woody creations, many of which have never been seen before by the public. These letters to family, photos, and drawings reveal Woody's budding personality as he grew from a young boy into a man of remarkable strength and character, becoming America's most publicly visible political activist and the legendary musician..."--book jacket.
Letters and drawings shed light on the legendary folk singer's early years, influences, personal life, and career, in a work that also features rare photographs.
The father of American Folk music, Woody Guthrie continues to influence legions of musicians and fans today. Published during the 100th anniversary of his birth, this new biography includes a significant family collection of his letters and illustrations by Guthrie never before published.
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