{"product_id":"behind-the-rainbow-the-story-of-eva-cassidy-9781787601031","title":"Behind the Rainbow: The Story of Eva Cassidy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eA new edition of Johan Bakker's biography on musician Eva Cassidy has been released, exploring her brief performing career and the recognition that came after her death at the age of 33. This book includes interviews with Eva's friends, colleagues, and family, confirming that while everyone who knew her loved her in some way, few truly understood her. Her musical spirit still shines, making this biography a searching analysis and a warm commemoration of a uniquely talented young woman. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 208 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 16 February 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Omnibus Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe captivating story of musician Eva Cassidy is explored in a new edition of Johan Bakker's biography. While the phenomenon began too late for her to experience the fame she deserved, it is evident that she would have embraced it with grace. This shy and sensitive singer, who found solace in drawing and painting rather than performing in front of audiences, seemed disillusioned by the music industry before her breakthrough.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHowever, the undeniable impact of her recordings remains. In this thoughtful and probing biography, Johan Bakker delves into her brief performing career and the recognition that followed her untimely death at the age of 33. Before her rise to fame in the UK and Europe, Eva Cassidy had been a local performer in and around Washington DC. Interviews with her friends, colleagues, and family provide a poignant glimpse into her life, ideals, and eventual disillusionment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough their collective stories, it becomes evident that while everyone who knew Eva cherished her in their own way, few truly understood the depth of her talent and spirit. Despite this, her musical legacy continues to shine, making this biography a captivating analysis and a warm commemoration of a uniquely gifted young woman.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 394g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 155 x 234 x 22 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781787601031\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Johan Bakker","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44100265804026,"sku":"9781787601031","price":13.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1676631950865_book.jpg?v=1676668002","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/behind-the-rainbow-the-story-of-eva-cassidy-9781787601031","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}