Pretty Paper (novel)
2016 Christmas novel by Willie Nelson and David Ritz
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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.
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| Author | Willie Nelson, David Ritz |
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| Language | English |
| Subject | Novel |
| Publisher | Blue Rider Press |
Publication date | October 25, 2016 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover, Paperback) |
| Pages | 304 pages (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 978-0-7352-1154-4 |
| Preceded by | It's a Long Story: My Life |
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]