The — Real Book

: It was named "The Real Book" as a play on the term "fake book" and to signal its superior accuracy compared to the poorly transcribed commercial books of the time .

The book is designed for practical use on the bandstand, typically featuring: The Real Book - 99% Invisible The Real Book

: For decades, it was an unlicensed, illegal publication sold "under the table" in music stores or out of car trunks to avoid copyright enforcement . : It was named "The Real Book" as

The Real Book was famously created in the mid-1970s by two students at the . Its origins are steeped in jazz lore: Its origins are steeped in jazz lore: is

is the most widely used collection of jazz standards, often referred to as a "fake book" by musicians . Originally a bootleg publication, it has since become the definitive reference for jazz education and professional performance . History and Origins