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July 29, 2008 - Memphis In The Meantime is the new photographic coffee table book by world renowned photographer, Blake Billings.
This book contain photos and narratives of many rock and blues legends including Ben Cauley (Soul survivor of Otis Redding's plane crash and the founder of the Bary-Kays), B.B. King, Jim Dandy (Black Oak Arkansas), Billy Gibson, Taj Mahal, legendary rock producer Jim Dickinson (Rolling Stones, Ry Cooder, Tav Falco, Aretha Franklin) and a mobster's gallery of the current crop of Memphis musicians.
Memphis In The Meantime is a must have for any rock or blues enthusiast. The photography also makes this a venerable addition to any coffee table book collection depicting a wild rampage through the recent history of Memphis blues.
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Further Information:
Memphis In The Meantime is available for $20 online through the Memphis Blues Society:
http://book.memphisbluessociety.com/
Memphis In The Meantime is now available at the following retail locations:
Tater Red's Lucky Mojos
www.taterreds.com
153 Beale St
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 578-7234
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Special thanks to David and Chris Bradley at FundCraft Publishing for making this project of love happen.
This is the First printing, first edition of a wonderfully warm coffee table book that is a must for anyone who loves the Blues.
This book tells the unique story of the Memphis Blues through modern day photographs.
The book is 9X12, linen case bound with a die-cut front cover. The highest quality controls were used to insure that this book will last a lifetime.
All first edition books are hand signed and numbered by the author. The first edition consists of a limited edition printing of 250 copies.
All books are meticulously printed on 100 lb gloss paper stock, case bound.
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For Immediate Release
Memphis In The Meantime
Blake Billings
3364 Poplar
Memphis, TN 38111
901.598.6071
leicaphotos ( @ ) gmail dot com
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