Everything about this book is special....the essays, the photos, the layout, even the paper. If you love music, and our country's rock n' roll and folk music, you must have this book. Sean Wilentz's opening essay is a masterpiece. But there is so much that I did not know about Dylan in this magnificent book. Whether you want to know who inspired Mr. Tambourine Man --- it was Bruce Langhorne -- or his 1978 tour of America, or how fans initially rebelled at Dylan's embrace of electronic sound, you will find so much in this book about Dylan and America's music that you may not have known. He is more than a cultural icon. Dylan is the definition in so many ways of our culture. Mark Davidson and Parker Fishel have done a fabulous job editing and writing these essays that outline for the first time the scope and impact of Dylan's legacy. It's a perfect Christmas or birthday gift for the person who has everything, or thinks they do. lMy brother, the Rolling Stones' producer, once told me that Dylan was America's greatest musical gift. After reading this book, I know what he meant. Enjoy!
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Bob Dylan Center in Tulsa, OK's first ever book.
Evethroughout. Milestone, and objects from over 100,000 items in the Bob Dylan archive are selected by contributors. Each essay takes a single item from the archive of significance to the essayist. Over 25 essays throughout.
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- Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2024
You can treat this book as a biography but it's really a fantastic collection of photographs and stories. For the uninitiated there's probably a lot more songs written by Bob Dylan then you even know. Amazon offers this regularly at a pretty decent price on sale so just hold back and wait for one of the bargain days and pick it up. It's the best coffee table book you'll ever own. It's a fantastic piece of music memorabilia. When was the last time you were able to say that about any one item in your collection?
Must have for any Dylan fan, diehard, casual or otherwise
Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2024
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- Steve ScottReviewed in Australia on May 17, 2024
MIXING UP THE MEDICINE - A TREASURE TROVE FOR DYLAN FOLLOWERS
There have been countless books written over the years on Bob Dylan by respected authors including Greil Marcus and Clinton Heylin. Now at last Mixing Up the Medicine - the title of course coming from Dylan's song Subterranean Homesick Blues is easily the most comprehensive and revealing book on Dylan yet. This very large tome unlocks treasures from the Archive of Bob Dylan Centre in Tulsa, Oklahoma. It reveals a treasure trove of Dylan manuscripts, notebooks, letters, song lyrics and artworks never ever seen before. Beatle fans who know of Dylan's meeting with them in the early Beatle days also get more than a few mentions and will appreciate correspondence revealed from the late George Harrison and Sir Paul McCartney who sent Dylan a Christmas greeting card. There is also a candid shot of Beatles gofer Mal Evans about to open the door to Dylan's van. Many concerts are covered including Dylan's appearance at the 1969 Isle of Wight Festival where he enjoyed backstage company of John Lennon, Yoko Ono, George Harrison and Ringo. Writer Amanda Petrusich contributes a most absorbing piece titled Reflections on Tarantula when Dylan was holed up in Woodstock recovering from his motorcycle accident. Other fine and knowledgeable contributors including Greil Marcus and Michael Ondaatje among others. Typewritten lyrics to Maggies Farm take their place in this great book and also included is Dylan's hand-written draft lyrics to A Tight Connection To My Heart. There is so very much to absorb in this book. It is too much to sit through and absorb in a few days. My advice is to take your time, there is a surprise and detailed revelation on every turn of the page. A 1969 letter from George Harrison states...Dear Bobbie, thanks for Nashville Skyline, it is beautiful. Love to you all G.H. There are also many amazing facts that Dylan followers will throw around for discussion including the first and then altered lyrics to his popular song Knockin' On Heaven's Door. The changed verse became a highlight on each of his Rolling Thunder Review concerts. More than 1000 images by 135 photographers, artists and film directors are showcased on these pages. There is an absolute wealth of Dylan knowledge to be absorbed from this book from his very early days right up to Rowdy Ways and his never ending concerts. I must say, thanks Amazon for the price around $82.00 Australia, where in the shops here is sells for $160.00. This book is worth every cent. Essential and so very rewarding for any true Dylan fan.Steve ScottMIXING UP THE MEDICINE - A TREASURE TROVE FOR DYLAN FOLLOWERS
Reviewed in Australia on May 17, 2024
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rafranerReviewed in Spain on April 3, 2025
Un libro imprescindible para los interesados en Dylan y su obra.
- Joe DackusReviewed in Canada on November 22, 2023
Great Bib Rylan book!!
This books is waaaay better than even I expected! It’s big fat & heavy liftin too. Seems like great quality thing with pages. Lots of pages! Loving every second of it since it arrived onto my doorsteps. Even comes rapped in plastic shrinking rap! Looks awesome.Joe DackusGreat Bib Rylan book!!
Reviewed in Canada on November 22, 2023
I’ll share more detail after I unrap it.
Thanks Amazone!
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Tejo Van den BroeckReviewed in Belgium on November 16, 2023
Eén hoek van het boek is zwaar bescchadigd
Amazon stuurde me in het begin van de week een album CD's die 2x verpakt waren in zware karton. Dit zware Dylan boek zat daarentegen in een dun licht kartonnetje. Gevolg een scheur en zware beschadiging aan één hoek van de zware boek!Tejo Van den BroeckEén hoek van het boek is zwaar bescchadigd
Reviewed in Belgium on November 16, 2023
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