Gotham Books, New York, 2014. First Edition. Softcover. Very Good Condition. photographic illustrated paperback binding, double front end page illustrated with the labels of many of Duke Ellington's records, black-and-white frontispiece, and there are a couple of other black-and-white photographs throughout the book. Includes a select bibliography, extensive source notes, index, a list of 50 key recordings. In this first full length biography in nearly 2 decades, the author has drawn on unpublished private papers, musical manuscripts, scrapbooks and frank interviews to uncover the public and private lives of Duke Ellington, placing him in the context of the Harlem Renaissance and examining his influence on 20th-century art and culture. Â– Rear panel blurb on the bottom edge of the text block there is a small ground marking pen spot. No other damage. No annotations. Full number line. Size: Trade Paperback. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Biography & Autobiography; America; Music. ISBN: 159240880X. ISBN/EAN: 9781592408801. Inventory No: 0279280. . 9781592408801

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Bookseller: Syber's Books ABN 40533682787 (AU)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 0279280
Title: Duke a life of Duke Ellington
Author: Teachout, Terry
Format/Binding: Softcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good Condition
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Paperback
ISBN 10: 159240880X
ISBN 13: 9781592408801
Publisher: Gotham Books
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 2014
Keywords: BZDB2 Ellington jazz Duke Biography & Autobiography; America; Music. Unbranded ISBN: 159240880X EAN: 9781592408801 Teachout, Terry Duke a life of Duke Ellington
Bookseller catalogs: Music;

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