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Selling Folk Music: An Illustrated History (American Made Music Series),Used
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Selling Folk Music: An Illustrated History highlights commercial sources that reveal how folk music has been packaged and sold to a broad, shifting audience in the United States. Folk music has a varied and complex scope and lineage, including the blues, minstrel tunes, Victorian parlor songs, spirituals and gospel tunes, country and western songs, sea shanties, labor and political songs, calypsos, pop folk, folkrock, ethnic, bluegrass, and more. The genre is of major importance in the broader spectrum of American music, and it is easy to understand why folk music has been marketed as Americas music.Selling Folk Music presents the public face of folk music in the United States via its commercial promotion and presentation throughout the twentieth century. Included are concert flyers; sheet music; book, songbook, magazine, and album covers; concert posters and flyers; and movie lobby cards and posters, all in their original colors. The 1964 hootenanny craze, for example, spawned such items as a candy bar, pinball machine, bath powder, paper dolls, Halloween costumes, and beach towels.The almost five hundred images in Selling Folk Music present a new way to catalog the history of folk music while highlighting the transformative nature of the genre. Following the detailed introduction on the history of folk music, illustrations from commercial products make up the bulk of the work, presenting a colorful, complex history.
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- Q: What is the size of 'Selling Folk Music: An Illustrated History'? A: The book measures eight and a half inches in length, eleven inches in height, and is zero point four seven inches thick.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains one hundred seventy pages in total.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is published in a paperback binding format.
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Selling Folk Music'? A: The book highlights the commercial evolution of folk music in the United States, showcasing its marketing and presentation throughout the twentieth century.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Selling Folk Music' is Ronald D. Cohen.
- Q: What series is this book part of? A: This book is part of the American Made Music Series.
- Q: How can I use this book for research? A: You can use this book to explore the history and commercial evolution of folk music, making it a valuable resource for music history studies.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in folk music? A: Yes, this book is suitable for beginners, as it provides a comprehensive overview of folk music's history and its cultural significance.
- Q: What age group is this book appropriate for? A: This book is appropriate for adults and older teens interested in music history and cultural studies.
- Q: How should I care for this book? A: To keep this book in good condition, store it in a cool, dry place and avoid exposing it to direct sunlight.
- Q: Can I clean the pages of this book? A: No, it is not recommended to clean the pages of the book, as this may damage the printed material.
- Q: What if my book arrives damaged? A: If your book arrives damaged, please contact the retailer's customer service for assistance with returns or replacements.
- Q: What should I do if I have questions about the book? A: For questions about the book, you can refer to the publisher's website or contact the customer service of the retailer.
- Q: How does this book compare to others in its genre? A: This book stands out in its genre by focusing specifically on the commercial aspects of folk music, unlike many others that focus on performance or theory.
- Q: Is this book a good choice for academic purposes? A: Yes, 'Selling Folk Music' is a good choice for academic purposes due to its detailed historical context and extensive visual documentation.
- Q: What unique features does this book offer? A: The book offers almost five hundred images, including concert flyers and album covers, that illustrate the history of folk music.