{"product_id":"bessie-paperback-1","title":"Bessie - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eChris Albertson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book-a revised and expanded edition of the definitive biography of Bessie Smith, known as the \"Empress of the Blues\"-debunks many of the myths that circulated after her untimely death in 1937. For this new edition, Chris Albertson provides more details of Bessie's early years, new interview material, and a chapter devoted to events and responses that followed the original publication.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChris Albertson\u003c\/b\u003e is the acknowledged authority on Bessie Smith. A long-time contributor to \u003ci\u003eStereo Review, Down Beat, Saturday Review, \u003c\/i\u003eand other publications, he has written extensive liner notes for jazz and blues albums and has produced a wide array of recordings, radio, and television programs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 336\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.85 x 8.46 x 5.8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 01, 2005\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42724488642623,"sku":"9780300107562","price":61.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/c7df73037e7897a8b7744a801ebbf90d_15e67290-9503-4ad0-8a37-ccfbeb10b942.webp?v=1765102839","url":"https:\/\/dhl-adrianne.myshopify.com\/products\/bessie-paperback-1","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}