Billie Holiday Billie Holiday The Musician and the Myth John Szwed Viking2015Hardback240pp235x160mm 9780670014729 Product Code: 225845 Details The popular image of Billie Holiday emphasizes the tragedy and notoriety of her life, her experiences of racism, drug addiction and abusive relationsh... DetailsBackDetailsThe popular image of Billie Holiday emphasizes the tragedy and notoriety of her life, her experiences of racism, drug addiction and abusive relationships, as much as the distinctive singing voice which conveyed such raw emotion. Drawing on recent academic work and a wealth of material rediscovered during the last decade, this centenary portrait ‘attempts to widen our sense of who Billie Holiday was’ by stripping away the accumulation of myths to reveal her strengths and insecurities, wit and warmth. Felt-tip mark on lower trimmed edge.Read moreRead less publ $28.95now £7.99 Qty Qty123 Add to Basket CategoriesPerforming ArtsMusic (+CDs)TagsBiography