Les Paul in His Own Words

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Les Paul in His Own Words
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Michael Cochran
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:366
Dimensions(mm): Height 304,Width 227
Category/GenreBands, groups and musicians
Guitar
ISBN/Barcode 9781495047398
ClassificationsDewey:787.87092
Audience
General
Edition Centennial Edition

Publishing Details

Publisher Hal Leonard Corporation
Imprint Hal Leonard Corporation
Publication Date 1 March 2016
Publication Country United States

Description

In 2009, the legendary Les Paul passed away at the age of 94. In celebration of his life, this book, capturing Pauls own reflections on his remarkable inventions and guitar playing, was published as a high-end collectors edition. In 2015, Les Paul reached his centennial, and Backbeat Books is pleased to celebrate the legend once more in the first-ever paperback edition of Les Paul in His Own Words, making his fascinating story available to a wide range of readers. This book is the definitive work on the recording and electric guitar pioneer whose prodigious talents and relentless work ethic single-handedly launched a new era in American popular music. This authentic account of Les Pauls life is packed with words of wisdom and experience from one of the most important contributors to modern music.