Blues The World Forgot [PRE-ORDER JULY]

NOT YET AVAILABLE. Pre-order now. This title is scheduled to arrive July 2026.

Note: release dates and prices are tentative and subject to change at the publisher's whim.

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Blues The World Forgot is a ground-breaking book, with over 250 black and white pages, that stands as the most extensive compilation of pre-war 'race record' advertisements ever assembled.

Bringing together over 500 vintage newspaper ads from the 1920s and 30s, we aim to provide a unique glimpse into the vibrant heritage of early blues, jazz, and gospel music, making this an invaluable resource for enthusiasts and historians alike.

Included is a foreword essay by renowned blues musician Corey Harris, who offers his insights into the historical significance of race records and the blues genre's enduring influence on contemporary sound.

Author: D'Arcy Rix-Hayes
Layout: Hollywood Guthrie
Foreword: Corey Harris
Publisher: Soundscape Press
Page Count: 250pp
Size: 8.5 x 11
Notes: paperback, b/w