Pretty Paper (book)

Pretty Paper
Author Willie Nelson, David Ritz
Country United States
Language English
Subject Novel
Publisher Penguin Random House
Publication date
October 25, 2016
Media type Print (Hardcover, Paperback)
Pages 304 pages (hardcover)
ISBN 978-0735211544
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 Penguin Random House 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

  1. Smith, Lindi (October 25, 2016). "Willie Nelson's New Christmas Book Explores the Story Behind 'Pretty Paper'". Retrieved October 28, 2016.
  2. Penguin Random House staff. "Pretty Paper by Willie Nelson and David Ritz". Penguin Random House.com. Penguin Random House. Retrieved October 28, 2016.
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