Cash: An American Man [Paperback]

Bill Miller (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 13, 2005

Now in paperback the official, authorised tribute and celebration of one-of-a-kind country, folk, and rock music legend Johnny Cash.

Singer. Songwriter. Storyteller. With an unmistakable voice that still resonates with millions, lyrics that speak volumes in the span of three minutes, and a career that lasted more than five decades, Johnny Cash was peerless in his style and had a vast influence on country, folk, and rock music. In CASH: AN AMERICAN MAN, fans of his music are now given a unique and personal glimpse into his life through hundreds of photographs, private letters, handwritten lyrics, and other astonishing memorablilia - a one-of-a-kind collection that is sure to be one of the most talked about books of the year...and the ultimate tribute to one of music's most enduring icons.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

In one of many books coming out this year commemorating the "Man in Black," Miller, a longtime friend of Cash, offers this slim coffee-table-size scrapbook of photos and memorabilia of the legendary country singer. "He was my hero, my mentor, the godfather of my youngest son," Miller begins his introductory essay, which tells how he came to know Cash. Candid pictures are interspersed with photos of concert tickets, Cash’s Air Force uniform, album jackets, stills from live performances, and several with Miller throughout the years. He includes Cash’s handwritten lyric sheets, such as "Folsom Prison Blues" (over which Cash has outlined his hand), but items that stand out are a transcript of his last interview before he died (with Kurt Loder) and the poem he wrote longhand after June Carter Cash’s funeral.
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About the Author

Bill Miller was Johnny Cash's friend, confidant, and lifelong fan, and is creating this collection in cooperation with the Johnny Cash Estate and Rare Air Media, a leading packager of bestselling and award-winning full-colour illustrated books about the world of professional sports and entertainment. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: CMT Books (September 13, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0743499506
• ISBN-13: 978-0743499507
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #989,854 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #38 in Books > Biographies & Memoirs > People, A-Z > ( C ) > Cash, Johnny

Customer Reviews

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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THE REAL CASH, May 25, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Cash: An American Man (Hardcover)

Cash: An American Man exposes the real Johnny Cash for the man he was: a kind, caring, brilliant and sensitive gentle giant.

As you peruse the beautifully illustrated pages of this masterpiece, you get the feeling that you are spending time with the Man In Black himself. He's sharing his poems, his private letters, lyrics and art work and so much more. You are given a glimpse into the soul of the American legend and international icon.

The book, in addition to educating you about Mr. Cash, prvides an invalubale "museum," if you will, of so many important artifacts that Johnny Cash wanted the author to share with all of us.

I read above that the proceeds from this book are going to a charity; so much more reason to buy it and forever honor the memory of this very special man we all love.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "We're all the same in the eyes of the Lord...JRC", June 2, 2004

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This review is from: Cash: An American Man (Hardcover)

I too,watched the memorial on the Larry King show with the family members and the author,Bill Miller.It was an excellent program and showed how much the family liked and appreciated the book and their friend Bill Miller.It is obvious how much Cash liked Bill and how Cash gave him so many things,probably feeling they could be entrusted with him and one day be shared with all of John's fans and friends.It was only this relationship that lasted over 30 years,that resulted in this wonderful book for all of us to enjoy.Every turn of a page gave a new insight into Johnny's life.As great as the book is,I was left with the feeling that all we got was a brief glimpse;and how much more we would like to have.It seems Johnny sensed this and gave everything he had to his friends,family and fans and his Lord;and it seems that nobody ever got enough.There are many precious things in the book,especially the art by Johnny;which came as a great surprise to me.The poem he wrote after visiting June's grave and the song"My Lord Has Gone" shows he retained his talent right up to the end.
Thanks,John for all the great music you gave us;and thanks Bill for this fine book of memories.

18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars LARRY KING SPEAKS OUT, May 31, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Cash: An American Man (Hardcover)

I watched Larry King tonight and he called this book "The best biography/picture book ever done on a show business personality." He also said "Every home in America should have this book." I've had it for several weeks, and Larry is right!