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If you’d like your very own signed copy of Monkey and the Engineer, just send in your check for $15 (plus shipping).

  • The shipping charge is an extra $11.00 ($26 total for one book, and yes, shipping is expensive!). For more than one book going to the same address, please add $5 (instead of $11) per additional book.
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    David Opie Illustration.
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About the Book
The book tells the tale of a mischievous but lovable pet who leaves his owner with a “worried mind” when he makes off with a big locomotive. Originally a Jesse Fuller folk piece, “Monkey and the Engineer” was popularized by the GRATEFUL DEAD as a cover song recorded live on the LP “Reckoning” in 1980 and played on tour for over 20 years. Music fans will LOVE this book, which includes a biography on Jesse Fuller and original sheet music.

Signed Archival Inkjet Prints
Monkey and the Engineer cover. Image area measures 12 inches wide by 10 inches tall. Printed on heavy, slightly textured, 100% cotton rag, acid-free paper.

$60 unframed

E-mail me at the link on the contact page to purchase.

"Near and Far" is another print from the Monkey book. The image area is about 17 inches wide, printed on slightly textured, 100% cotton rag, acid-free paper.

$60 unframed

"90 Miles per Hour" is another print from the Monkey book. The image area is about 17 inches wide, printed on slightly textured, 100% cotton rag, acid-free paper.

$60 unframed


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