The timely, passionate, and humanely political work of America's greatest folk singer and songwriter presented through his own words and art - curated by Woody's daughter - including never-before published lyrics and personal writing, and testimony from contemporary writers and musicians on Guthrie's powerful relevance today.
This fresh, intimate, and beautifully designed book tells Woody's story largely through his own personal writing, lyrics, and artwork, bringing his voice urgently to life. Woody's essential self-portrait, carefully-curated by Woody's daughter Nora and award-winning music historian Robert Santelli. Featuring never-before-published handwritten lyrics to some of his greatest songs, personal diary entries, doodles, jokes, and piercing insights on politics and justice, this is an undeniable and important celebration of Woody's powerful life's work.