The life of the Man in Black is revealed through his lyrics and by rare photographs and ephemera in this beautifully illustrated official hardback edition fully authorised by the Cash estate and featuring 125 of his most iconic songs. Johnny Cash is one of the most beloved and influential country stars of all time selling more than ninety million records blending country rock blues and gospel in his music and having been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Now Cash''s fifty years of songwriting have been collected for the first time ever. An essential collectible that sheds new light on Cash''s life and work this book includes rare visual material in addition to remembrances from Cash''s son John Carter Cash and family historian Mark Stielper. Released for the twentieth anniversary of the legendary musician''s passing it is a landmark moment in music publishing and a visually stunning celebration of one of the world''s most significant artists. . Language: English