Donovan Leitch – The Hurdy Gurdy Man – SIGNED First Edition 2005
£75.00
A first edition, first printing of The Hurdy Gurdy Man by Donovan, published by Century, London in 2005. A near fine book signed by the author in black ink to the title page, toning to the top edge and spotting to the fore-edge of the text block. In a near fine unclipped wrapper with light shelf wear, bumping to extremities and fading to the spine.
The Hurdy Gurdy Man by Donovan is a reflective and engaging autobiography of the 1960s folk-rock icon. The book chronicles his journey from a working-class Scottish upbringing to global stardom, offering insights into the music scene of the era. Donovan shares encounters with legends like the Beatles and Bob Dylan, spiritual adventures in India, and the creative inspiration behind his music. His memoir captures the idealism, turbulence and artistic spirit of a transformative cultural period.
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A first edition, first printing of The Hurdy Gurdy Man by Donovan, published by Century, London in 2005. A near fine book signed by the author in black ink to the title page, toning to the top edge and spotting to the fore-edge of the text block. In a near fine unclipped wrapper with light shelf wear, bumping to extremities and fading to the spine.
The Hurdy Gurdy Man by Donovan is a reflective and engaging autobiography of the 1960s folk-rock icon. The book chronicles his journey from a working-class Scottish upbringing to global stardom, offering insights into the music scene of the era. Donovan shares encounters with legends like the Beatles and Bob Dylan, spiritual adventures in India, and the creative inspiration behind his music. His memoir captures the idealism, turbulence and artistic spirit of a transformative cultural period.
