You know all about Son House and Muddy Waters, but have you ever heard of Eraserhead Morgan? Lester "Proudfoot" Jackson? Hootin' Jack Wilson? Probably not, because technically they never existed. The fact that they're imaginary does not mean that their stories aren't worth sharing. Obscure Early Bluesmen (Who Never Existed) helps to fill in the gaps left by music historians who refuse to acknowledge the important role played by fictional performers. Inside this book, you'll find accounts of seventeen entertainers who, had they existed, may very well have had some impact on modern music.

Do you enjoy visiting exotic locations? Meeting new people? Shooting them? If so, you might be a prime candidate for membership in the Galactic Space Marines. Just make sure to save up some cash before going to the recruitment office. The Space Marines don't want slackers, and if you can't even afford to equip yourself, you don't have what it takes. But if all your gear meets the Uniform Military Code, you can look forward to adventure, excitement, and (if you live long enough) maybe even Citizenship. Plus, you can earn big bucks (or at least enough to pay for the latest required equipment...