Peter Guralnick--in this, his only novel to date--draws on his rich storytelling skills and his intimate knowledge of music to create an an unforgettable character, and to give us an "engrossing, evocative" ( Washington Post ) look at the blues life. The Screamin' Nighthawk is a legendary bluesman, an uncompromising musician, and a cantankerous old man awash in memories of road trips and one-night stands, recording sessions and barroom escapades, love affairs and driven, inspired, down-home music making. As Hawk travels ...
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Peter Guralnick--in this, his only novel to date--draws on his rich storytelling skills and his intimate knowledge of music to create an an unforgettable character, and to give us an "engrossing, evocative" ( Washington Post ) look at the blues life. The Screamin' Nighthawk is a legendary bluesman, an uncompromising musician, and a cantankerous old man awash in memories of road trips and one-night stands, recording sessions and barroom escapades, love affairs and driven, inspired, down-home music making. As Hawk travels back down Highway 61 to Yola, Mississippi, for what may be his last gig, the novel immerses us in the world of Hawk, his friends and family, the nursemaid manager he craftily evades, and the beautiful young blues singer who alone can crack Hawk's crusty exterior.
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Fine. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 244 p. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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Good Condition. The books text appears to be clean. Minor shelf and corner wear to the books cover and corners. Binding is still in good condition. Staining to the bottom of the books pages, text has Not been effected. Scuffing, rubbing, and creasing to the books cover and corners. Book is still a good copy! ! ! Size: 22 cm. 244 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Fiction; Education. ISBN: 0938410644. ISBN/EAN: 9780938410645. Dewey Code: 813/.54 19. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 1561013101.
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Near fine. Size: 8x5x1; Originally published in 1980. Octavo, 8 1/2" tall, 244 pages. A fine, clean, sturdy, large format paperback with little shelf wear; binding tight, paper cream white.