Paperback in good condition. Some wear to the leading edges of cover and spine ends. Fitted in a protective sleeve which is a little edgeworn. Half title page and the rear blank page are worn with marks. Text block is slightly tanned. Contents are sound and clear. CM.

Seller Inventory # 456360

Contact seller

Report this item

Bibliographic Details

Title

Bruce Springsteen: Songs

Publisher

Virgin Books Ltd, London

Publication Date

2004

Language

English

ISBN 10

0753508621

ISBN 13

9780753508626

Binding

Paperback

Condition

Good

Book Type

Used

Seller catalogs

Music

About this title

Synopsis

Review

Songs is aptly titled, for while Bruce Springsteen contributes text to this 300-page book, the writing centers on his songs, tangentially sketching his life story. The lyrics to well over 100 songs are presented, dating from the first track on his 1973 debut, Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J. (that would be "Blinded by the Light") through the last selection on 1995's The Ghost of Tom Joad ("My Best Was Never Good Enough"). The lyrics are broken up by photos (a ponytailed youth practices his guitar on a bed in his parents' apartment, the Boss buys a burger, Springsteen mugs while on a desert motorcycle outing). Original lyric sheets provide some insight into the Jersey boy's creative methodology. Most interesting, however, are the chapters Springsteen penned for the book. Broken down by album, they provide abbreviated accounts of his creative development, and some of the writing is quite telling. (Of his commercial smash Born in the U.S.A., he professes ambivalence: "It forced me to question the way I presented my music and made me think harder about what I was doing.") Passionate fans of the man will find this heavy-duty songbook, journal, and photo album rewarding, and it certainly whets the appetite for a more thorough memoir. --Steven Stolder

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Store Description

To pay by PayPal, just paste this link into your browser: paypal.me/PsychoBabelSkoob PsychoBabel Books in Oxfordshire and Skoob Books in London (Russell Square Tube)are run and owned by Chris Edwards operating as a sole trader. We have bought all our books and take great care with the storage and listing of each one. As well as over 107,000 listings we have nearly 100,000 in our London shop and probably five times as many awaiting attention in the warehouse. We have been selling with a five-star rating continuously sine 2003 on AbeBooks. PsychoBabel and Skoob buy from private individuals and prestigious libraries. We are NOT 'barcoders' but dedicated book lovers, offering an excellent service. We enjoy receiving phone calls and we handle each order individually. We dispatch our orders daily and accommodate customers all over the world. Our wonderful packaging is not charged for. Please email or call with any queries or requests for photos.

Visit Seller's Storefront

Seller's business information

PsychoBabel & Skoob Books
United Kingdom

Sale & Shipping Terms

Terms of Sale

To pay by PayPal, just paste this link into your browser: paypal.me/PsychoBabelSkoob

PsychoBabel Books in Oxfordshire and Skoob Books in London (Russell Square Tube) are solely owned by Chris Edwards, 1 Churchward, Didcot, Oxfordshire. OX11 7HB. Prompt dispatch on clearance of payment. If any doubt about condition of book in addition to that described please e-mail or call. PsychoBabel & Skoob Books 1 Churchward, Didcot, Oxfordshire. OX11 7HB Telephone 01235 861411 www.psychobabel.co.uk VAT Regi...

More Information

Shipping Terms

We post every weekday! All shipping quotes are based on fast efficient service with the best possible packaging.
Standard charge is based on average weight of books - about 0.9Kg. Heavy items (over 1.5Kg) may require extra postage depending on destination. We'll e-mail you if necessary.

Shipping rates from United Kingdom to U.S.A.

Shipping rates from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Order quantity	5 to 7 business days	2 to 6 business days
First item	US$ 16.88	US$ 54.68

Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.