When I first got into the blues fifty years ago ( that shows my age!) you could count the books written about the blues on one hand and still have fingers left over.Since that time, however, hundreds of books have been published on the subject and, for a newcomer, it can be confusing as to where to start.
Luckily 100 Books Every Blues Fan Should Own sorts out the wheat from the chaff to provide a guide as to which ones are worth reading. Obviously a book of this nature cannot encompass all of the worthwhile volumes but it does give a very good start. A word of warning; some of the books recommended may be a bit heavy going especially for a reader new to the subject. However, in the long run, you will find that your knowledge of the blues has increased dramatically after you have read them. Happy reading!
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