The Story of Chess Records
by John Collis
- Used
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Fine Condition/Near Fine
- ISBN 10
- 9780747532
- ISBN 13
- 9789780747534
- Seller
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Newhaven, East Sussex, United Kingdom
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About This Item
Bloomsbury, 1998. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine Condition/Near Fine. Very clean, bright, unmarked pages; great jacket design, very light shelfwear. The story of Chess Records, set up by the Chess brothers, who signed the two great musical pioneers Chuck Berry and Bo Diddley and provided the shop window for Chicago bluesmen. The text both examines the subject of exploitation in the music business and celebrates the work of Berry and Diddley. Very well illustrated with reproductions of concert posters, album covers, publicity shots and many performance photos. 192 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 750 grams. Category: Music; ISBN/EAN: 9780747537137. Inventory No: dscf4835. .
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Details
- Bookseller
- Denton Island Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- dscf4835
- Title
- The Story of Chess Records
- Author
- John Collis
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine Condition
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN 10
- 9780747532
- ISBN 13
- 9789780747534
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury
- Place of Publication
- Classic Ed Edition (26 Jun 1997)
- Date Published
- 1998
- Keywords
- Music;
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Denton Island Books
Biblio member since 2008
Newhaven, East Sussex
About Denton Island Books
An experienced Online Bookseller, I stock a wide variety of used and out of print books.Areas of interest include art and design,classical music (particularly relating to stringed instruments), exhibition catalogues, modern literature,motoring, sport, philosophy, and more.If you have any questions or queries, please don't hesitate to contact me. Prompt delivery and safe packaging are a priority.
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