{"product_id":"woody-guthrie-songs-and-art-words-and-wisdom","title":"Woody Guthrie: Songs and Art * Words and Wisdom","description":"\u003ci\u003e\"You can listen to his songs and learn how to live.\" \u003c\/i\u003e--\u003cb\u003eBob Dylan\u003c\/b\u003e, on Woody Guthrie \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe timely, passionate, and humanely political work of America's greatest folk singer and songwriter is presented through his own words and art--curated by Woody's daughter--in this essential self-portrait, including never-before-published lyrics and personal writing, and testimony from contemporary writers and musicians on his powerful relevance today.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinner of the Deems Taylor\/Virgil Thomson Book Award for Outstanding Pop Music Publication\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNamed one of the Best Music Books of 2021 by The Current, Minnesota Public Radio\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWoody Guthrie and his passionate social politics are as crucial today as they have ever been. A powerful voice for justice, and the author of more than 3,000 songs (including \"This Land is Your Land\"), he was also a poet, painter, illustrator, novelist, journal keeper, and profuse letter writer. Curated by his daughter Nora and award-winning music historian Robert Santelli, this fresh, intimate, and beautifully designed book thematically reveals Woody's story through his own personal writings, lyrics, and artwork, urgently bringing his voice to life. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Featuring never-before-published lyrics to some of his greatest songs, personal diary entries, doodles, quips and jokes, and piercing insights on his politics and justice, this is an undeniable and important celebration of Woody's vibrant life's work. Created to be enjoyed by all--those interested in folk music or those interested in Woody's thoughts on Life in all its aspects, from Politics and Spirituality to Love and Family. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eONE OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL SONGWRITERS IN AMERICAN MUSIC HISTORY: Woody Guthrie has had a profound impact on American musicians, writers, politicians (and the everyman who found solace and kinship in Guthrie's writings and political beliefs), who have been shaped by his music and activism--namely the great founding father of songwriting himself, Bob Dylan, for whom he was a mentor, as powerfully depicted in the biopic \u003ci\u003eA Complete Unknown\u003c\/i\u003e starring Timothée Chalamet as Dylan and Scoot McNairy as Guthrie. Others who have named Guthrie as a major influence include Bruce Springsteen, Johnny Cash, Pete Seeger, John Mellencamp, Billy Bragg, Joe Strummer, and Jerry Garcia, to name just a few. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e RARE ARCHIVAL MATERIAL: This is Woody's life told primarily in his own words, with never-before-published handwritten lyrics, artwork, journals, and much more. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e WORDS OF WISDOM RELEVANT TODAY: Woody Guthrie's lyrics and writings carry pointed relevance to our world today--he wrote powerfully about economic inequality, immigration reform, fascism, war, corruption from capitalism gone wild, patriotism, and environmentalism--not to mention spirituality of all kinds, love, and family. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e EXCLUSIVE CONTRIBUTORS: Includes new writing about Woody and his music by Chuck D., Ani DiFranco, Douglas Brinkley, Jeff Daniels, Arlo Guthrie, and Rosanne Cash. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePerfect for: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Music and Americana lovers \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Musicians and artists \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Political activists and historians \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Fans of \u003ci\u003eDylan Goes Electric!\u003c\/i\u003e by Elijah Wald \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Robert Santelli (Author), Nora Guthrie (Author)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52173889306855,"sku":"9781797211787","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0689\/0913\/8151\/files\/9781797211787-us.jpg?v=1780772171","url":"https:\/\/neighborbookstx.com\/products\/woody-guthrie-songs-and-art-words-and-wisdom","provider":"Neighbor Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}