I Say Me For A Parable: The Oral autobiography of Mance Lipscomb, Texas Blues Man
New York: Norton, 1993. First edition. Hardcover. Fine, fresh, unread copy. First edition, first printing. Hardcover. 508 pp. with song refernce index, discography, filmography, index. The "as told to" autobiography of Mance Lipscomb (1895-1976), son of a former slave who,lived naerrly his entire life in Navasota, Texas, supporting himself by tenant farming cotton, plowing, and picking ("from c'aint see to c'aint see") for a meager return. But Mance was also a superb "gittah " player, singer and songwriter, playing the blues at countless "Satddy Night Suppas" where rural black gathered after a long week's work. He was "discovered" in 1960 by Chris Strachwitz of Arhoolie Records who taped songs in his own home and issued a record. The record led to a debur appearance in front of 41.000 people at the Berkeley Folk Festival and launched Mance to instant stardom. His music influenced such performers such as Bob Dylan, Janis Joplin, Ry Cooder, and Taj Mahal. Fine / fine. Item #E32833
ISBN: 039303500X
Price: $24.95