The text is enriched with over 100 rare photographs , original sheet music covers, and discographies. Critical Reception
It profiles over 800 individual rags , providing publication dates, original publishers, and commentary on the unique musical character of each piece. Rags and Ragtime: a Musical History
While the book is praised for its encyclopedic detail, some readers note its focus is strictly on the of the genre rather than the broader cultural or political narratives found in other works like Edward Berlin’s Ragtime: A Musical and Cultural History . Rags and ragtime : a musical history : Jasen, David A The text is enriched with over 100 rare