Dimensions
246 x 273 x 34mm
The perfect gift book for Slim Dusty s legions of fans, whose numbers are still strong even years after his death. We are printing only 1927 copies of the Collector's Edition to commemorate 1927, the year of Slim Dusty's birth.Packed in a stunning slipcase it will include: the book bound in saddle-coloured leatherette with gold trim and gold blocked type, and a 'record sleeve' containing a CD with the 25 songs from the book and a photograph of Slim and Joy, autographed by Joy and numbered.Joy McKean wrote many of her husband Slim Dusty s most well-loved songs, such as Lights on the Hill and When the Rain Tumbles Down in July . She is a natural writer and now she turns her talent to telling us the stories behind some of their most popular songs. Through the lyrics and stories she gives us an intimate insight into her life on the road with Slim.This beautiful, fully illustrated hardback will comprise of a selection of around 25 lyrics, Joy s stories and reminisces about each song, photographs from the family collection and outstanding shots by internationally acclaimed photographer John Elliott, who has been photographing Slim and Joy, their band and family for decades.
