{"product_id":"vintage-the-joan-baez-songbook-illustrated-piano-voice-guitar-2c180","title":"Vintage The Joan Baez Songbook, Illustrated Piano, Voice \u0026 Guitar – 2C180","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Joan Baez Songbook\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis vintage illustrated songbook brings together 66 songs from Joan Baez’s repertoire in a substantial English-language volume. Voice and piano arrangements sit alongside guitar chord progressions, lyrics and historical notes. Eric von Schmidt’s illustrations add a distinctive visual counterpart to the music.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe white and pale blue cover features a large profile photograph of Joan Baez. Bold black lettering identifies the book above the portrait. The generous format allows both notation and artwork to retain a strong presence across the pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVoice, Piano and Guitar\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eElie Siegmeister provides the arrangements for voice and piano, together with the introduction. Guitar chord symbols appear above the musical staves. The cover also describes capo-key indications for instrumentalists playing along with Joan Baez recordings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSelections include “The Water Is Wide,” “House Carpenter,” “Fennario,” “Wildwood Flower” and “Virgin Mary.” These songs bring together ballad narratives, lyrical folk melodies and devotional themes. Introductory notes discuss the songs alongside the printed music.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerses extend beyond the staves into clearly arranged blocks of text. The notation combines a vocal line with piano accompaniment. This makes the book useful for studying the arrangements as well as reading the words.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIllustrations by Eric von Schmidt\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe illustrations use dark forms and restrained purple-grey tones to complement the songs’ moods. They vary in scale and placement rather than following a single repeated layout. Some occupy much of a page, while others sit beneath the verses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe “Wildwood Flower” opening includes a violin within a dark, textured composition. “Virgin Mary” places mounted figures beneath a night sky. The opening pages also contain a photograph of Joan Baez seated outdoors with a guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJohn M. Conly contributes the preface, and Maynard Solomon is credited as editor. Amsco Publications appears on the title page. These named contributions give the volume a clear identity beyond a general anthology of traditional songs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSoftcover Format and Condition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book contains 189 pages and measures approximately 30 × 23 × 2 cm. Its substantial white paper supports both musical notation and illustrations. The soft cover shows light age toning, surface wear, creasing and slight curl near the spine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood vintage condition overall, with generally clean, bright interior pages and clear printing. The binding holds the page block together. Edge and corner wear remain visible in the close photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTitle: The Joan Baez Songbook\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Amsco Publications\u003cbr\u003eLanguage: English\u003cbr\u003ePeriod: Twentieth century\u003cbr\u003eNumber of songs: 66\u003cbr\u003eArrangements and introduction: Elie Siegmeister\u003cbr\u003eIllustrations: Eric von Schmidt\u003cbr\u003ePreface: John M. Conly\u003cbr\u003eEditor: Maynard Solomon\u003cbr\u003eNotation: Voice and piano with guitar chord symbols and capo-key indications\u003cbr\u003eSelected songs: The Water Is Wide, House Carpenter, Fennario, Wildwood Flower and Virgin Mary\u003cbr\u003ePages: 189\u003cbr\u003eCover: Illustrated softcover with Joan Baez portrait\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: Approximately 30 × 23 × 2 cm \/ 11.8 × 9.1 × 0.8 inches\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good vintage condition with light cover wear, age toning, creasing and slight curl\u003cbr\u003eSKU: 2C180\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy It’s Special\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe appeal lies in the combination of Joan Baez’s repertoire, practical musical arrangements and expressive illustration. Song notes and verses add context beyond the score. A distinctive volume for a folk music collection, a musician’s library or a shelf of illustrated music books.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"One Royal Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55131842183514,"sku":"2C180","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/9656\/8577\/files\/2C180_1_b703b708-0796-46fb-8fc8-4c5848ce2335.jpg?v=1793891924","url":"https:\/\/www.oneroyalart.com\/fr\/products\/vintage-the-joan-baez-songbook-illustrated-piano-voice-guitar-2c180","provider":"One Royal Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}