Influenced by illustrators frank frazetta, hal foster, norman rockwell, roy krenkel, and others, stout often works behindthe scenes. 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. Mar 25, 2016 william stouts legends of the british blues. Buy the hardcover book legends of the blues by william stout at indigo. The other two will be legends of the british blues and modern legends of the blues.
May 01, 20 legends of the blues is a terrific piece of work, one that digs more deeply into the canon than did crumb. Vivid portraits in william stouts legends of the blues. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. The book consists of 100 full page watercolor paintings of blues artists.
So good, youd think illustrator william stout made a deal with the devil. The legends of the blues is a celebration of the great american art form and highlights the lives and work of one hundred musicians. Its published by abrams comicarts and contains 100 full color portraits of my favorite blues musicians born prior to 1930. 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. Stout has just released a book cd called legends of the blues. Robert johnson, ma rainey, billie holiday, howlin wolf, bessie smith, muddy waters. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. 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. I say another book because its very similar to crumbs book of blues artists from a few years agosame publisher, same format, same art style, a cd of blues. Legends of the blues by william stout ebook s2l free. The book is an excellent companion volume to crumbs, as it is the same size and shape and presented in the same format.
This graphically powerful collection includes profiles of classic musicians drawn by a master illustrator. Inspired as most baby boomers by the british invasion of the 1960s, stout took a. Illustrator william stout draws 100 blues legends blues artists. 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. Edita tokyo collection by william stout architectural books lotus international a magazine of reference for the architectural debate, representing the most authoritative voice on developments in international architecture. I also wrote bios for each entry with recommended songs for introductory listening and notes of interesting cover versions. This has led to this beautiful and intriguing book published by abrams comicarts, legends of the blues, complete with bonus cd. Its published by abrams comicarts and contains 100 full color 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.
Read legends of the blues by william stout available from rakuten kobo. Now, acclaimed artist william stout visualizes these artists and their music with 100 stunning portraits. A book proved more feasible than cards, though, and here are the first. Legends of the blues ebook by william stout rakuten kobo. Bills wonderful ink and watercolor paintings of legendary blues musicians beautifully capture the distinct personalities of these amazing and important american artists.
Legends of the blues by william stout jeffreys books. Screamin jay hawkins by robert crumb robert crumb, comic book artists, comic artist. Spiveys lyrics were sexually provocative and drug related. Though his name may not be familiar to the general public, william stout is one of the most influential and prodigious fantasy artists of our time. 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.
So good, youd think illustrator william stout made a. Discover the art of william stout, cartoon brews artist of the day. Robert johnson, ma rainey, billie holiday, howlin wolf, bessie. William stouts legends of the blues celebrates the glorious men and women who created the enduring legacy and the unique sound of the blues. Lively and informative, you will not want to miss this event. 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. Featuring 100 musicians, the book has little overlap with heroes. Robert johnson, ma rainey, billie holiday, howlin wolf, bessie smith, muddy waterssay their names out loud and you can. 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. Together with the paintings, stout offers a onepage biography of each artist, giving brief but revealing details.
Paintings of iconic blues musicians captured in william stout. Legends of the blues by william stout ebook s2l free ebook. Legends of the blues william stout, ed leimbacher on. Jun 18, 20 in his new book of portraits, artist william stout renders the blues in just about every color. Legends of the blues by william stout recommended books for. Following the same format, its now william stout s turn to present his legends of the blues. Personal website for william stout view the website share. Apr 29, 20 legendary visual artist william stout guests on over under sideways down, wednesday may 1 35 pm pacific.
Robert johnson, ma rainey, billie holiday, howlin wolf, bessie smith, muddy waterssay their names out loud and you can just hear the blues. Illustrator william stouts legends of the blues exclusive. Legends of the blues abrams, by william stout shepherd. Legends of the blues by william stout 20, hardcover for.
William stout presents and signs legends of the blues. Legendary comic artist william stout stops by skylight to present a lecture on the blues and his new book of blues musician portriats. Legends of the blues by william stout, hardcover barnes. Legends of the blues william stout bok 9781419706868. William stouts legends of the blues masterfully combines the two american art forms of comic book art and blues music. Willie dixon is the author of what i consider to be the great american blues songbook. Calarts chouinard art institute legends of the blues masters of the universe pans. Rolling stones, all meat music and a william stout interview.
Legends of the blues is the first of a threevolume set. I just received an advance copy of my new book, legends of the blues. 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. Legends of the blues ebook abrams the art of books. Stouts new book from abrams comicarts is a departure for the artist. William stout page on teachingbooks view the page share. Crumb produced a set of 36 trading cards called heroes of the blues. Country, awardwinning author and illustrator william stout. In his new book of portraits, artist william stout renders the blues in just about every color.
Legends of the blues, book by william stout hardcover. Legends of the blues by william stout recommended books. 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. Painting the blues william stout s legends of the blues masterfully combines the two american art forms of comic book art and blues music. 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. Ottilie patterson by william stout blues 25 march 2016 the us artists ongoing celebration of the most important british blues musicians continues with his portrait of a northern irish revelation. 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. Ive been in deep blues research for years and have read at least 15 books on it, yet somehow yours in a concise way brings it all together more than any history of the blues ever could.
Legends of the blues i just received an advance copy of my new book, legends of the blues. Legends of the blues by william stout illustrator alibris. Legends of the blues by william stout overdrive rakuten. Master illustrator william stout presents legends of the blues, a gorgeous book featuring 100 portraits of legendary blues musicians. By reading your book cover to cover you understand the entire history. William stout, an american artist and writer, has worked for more than 45 years in various media including comics and film.
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. Mother i could go on and on about how much i love stouts detailed penandink work and pleasing watercolors boing boing. William stout legends of the blues hardcover e rock. Mother i could go on and on about how much i love stout s detailed penandink work and pleasing watercolors boing boing.
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. 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. Illustrator william stout s legends of the blues exclusive excerpt. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Dec 6, 2016 legendary visual artist william stout guests on over under sideways down, wednesday may 1 35 pm pacific. In his stead, mainstream comics artist and blues fan stout has leaped into the breach. Factory and cofounder of rhino records sent to me regarding legends of the blues. Again, another legendary comic book artist, bill stout is also wellknown. This wonderful book displays his brilliant ink and watercolour illustrations of 100 blues musicians along with brief but illuminating biographies.
Lucille bogan smiles amid bubblegummy swirls of pink. Includes recommended playlists and an exclusive bonus music cd. May, 20 illustrator william stouts legends of the blues exclusive excerpt. In addition to such wellknown names as bessie smith, tbone walker and bo diddley. Legends of the blues by william stout 20, hardcover. King sits framed by a fog of red that approximates the hue of molten maraschino cherries. 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. Legends of the blues by william stout abrams comicarts, 223 pp.
Following the same format, its now william stouts turn to present his legends of the blues. Stout beautifully captures the signature style of each blues legend and then adds authoritative biographical text with person related links to legends of the blues by william stout ebook. Legends of the blues with cd audio by william stout. Crumb left off some years back in creating trading card portraits of blues legends. Buy legends of the blues illustrated by william stout isbn. Legends of the blues is a terrific piece of work, one that digs more deeply into the canon than did crumb. Robert crumbcomic book artistscomic artistfritz the catbeste comicsbest comic booksblues. William stouts portraits of the biggest names in blues.
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