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The Lyrics: Since 1962
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This collection will captivate fans of Bob Dylan and enthusiasts of song lyrics as poetry. It is ideal for those interested in modern music history, literary songwriting, and cultural arts. Readers who appreciate rich, evolving language and historic musical influence will find this volume compelling.
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WINNER OF THE NOBEL PRIZE IN LITERATURE
A beautiful, comprehensive volume of Dylan's lyrics, from the beginning of his career through the present day—with the songwriter's edits to dozens of songs, appearing here for the first time.
Bob Dylan is one of the most important songwriters of our time, responsible for modern classics such as "Like a Rolling Stone," "Mr. Tambourine Man," and "The Times They Are a-Changin'." The Lyrics is a comprehensive and definitive collection of Dylan's most recent writing as well as the early works that are such an essential part of the canon. Well known for changing the lyrics to even his best-loved songs, Dylan has edited dozens of songs for this volume, making The Lyrics a must-read for everyone from fanatics to casual fans.
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Critics praise the book as a testament to Dylan's status as a literary giant. The New York Times highlights his voice as among America's most authentic, comparing his imagery to Walt Whitman and Emily Dickinson. The Wall Street Journal acknowledges the Nobel Prize as long overdue recognition of his profound work. Rolling Stone commends the ongoing literary achievement embodied in his songs. Overall, the volume is celebrated for illuminating Dylan's role as a rebellious bard who shaped generations.
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ISBN: 9781451648768
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 01 November 2016
Country: United States
Imprint: Simon & Schuster
Edition: Annotated edition
Illustration: Illustrations
Audience: General / adult
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Spine width: 47.0mm
Width: 212.0mm
Height: 262.0mm
Weight: 1902g
Pages: 688
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Bob Dylan has released thirty-nine studio albums, which collectively have sold over 125 million copies around the world. He won the 2016 Nobel Prize in Literature and has been awarded the French Legion of Honor, a Pulitzer Prize Special Citation, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the country's highest civilian honor. His memoir, Chronicles: Volume One, spent a year on the New York Times bestseller list.
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