Pretty Paper (novel)
| Preceded by | It's a Long Story: My Life |
|---|---|
Pretty Paper is a Christmas novel co-written by Willie Nelson and David Ritz. The book presents a fictional account about the life of the street vendor who inspired the song of the same name.
Overview
In 1963, Nelson wrote the song "Pretty Paper", inspired by a street vendor he often saw in Fort Worth, Texas during the Christmas season that sold pencils on the door of a department store. The song was later made famous by Roy Orbison, while Nelson recorded his own version in 1979.[1]
Published on October 25, 2016, by
Blue Rider Press, the book was co-authored by David Ritz. In the fictional account, Nelson decides to learn more about the man, who he learns to be a fellow musician. The man by the name of Vernon Clay initially resists his inquires, eventually later showing Nelson his proficiency on the guitar and singing.[2]
References
- ^ Smith, Lindi (October 25, 2016). "Willie Nelson's New Christmas Book Explores the Story Behind 'Pretty Paper'". Retrieved October 28, 2016.
- ^ Penguin Random House staff. "Pretty Paper by Willie Nelson and David Ritz". Penguin Random House.com. Penguin Random House. Retrieved October 28, 2016.
