Chasin’ The Bird – Brian Priestley
NF Paperback

Description

For sale: a rare and exceptional first edition, early printing of the paperback copy of Chasin’ The Bird: The Life and Legacy of Charlie Parker by Brian Priestley with remainder marks. First Trade Paperback Edition stated, 2007 Oxford University Press. First Printing with complete number line 1 3 5 7 9 8 6 4 2.

The exterior of this paperback edition is in Near Fine condition, with clean, illustrated covers with no creases, three remainder marks on the bottom page block, mild surface wear, strong title on a square spine, a tight binding with no spine cracks, strong spine ends, no edge wear and lightly rounded corners. The interior of the book is in Near Fine condition with an erased price on the first free end paper. No other marks, inscriptions, or other signs of ownership inside. The end papers and the interior pages are clean and bright, making it an excellent addition to any collection.

Charlie Parker has been idolized by generations of jazz musicians and fans. Indeed, his spectacular musical abilities–his blinding speed and brilliant improvisational style–made Parker a legend even before his tragic death at age thirty-four.
Now, in Chasin’ The Bird, Brian Priestley offers a marvelous biography of this jazz icon, ranging from his childhood in Kansas City to his final harrowing days in New York.

Ships promptly in a secure mailer with book wrapped in both craft paper and bubble wrap.