The Little Guide to Bob Dylan: How Does it Feel?

by Oh

'All I can do is be me, whoever that is.'

The many ides of Bob Dylan are revealed in this collection of the artist's words and lyrics.

Having celebrated his 80th birthday in May 2021, with plaudits given around the globe, this influential and enigmatic troubadour-poet has been a-changing with the times since the 1960s, when he was the 'voice of a generation'. Nobel and Pulitzer prize-winner, musician, artist, author and actor, the living legend's words have inspired, enthralled, provoked and puzzled generations of fans, literary buffs, musicians and songwriters – and have been mulled over by academics and artists alike. This collection of quotes – humorous, grave, desperate, passionate, fearless, surreal – includes a rich tapestry of confessions, admonitions, laments, prophecies and existential meanderings.

Interspersed with fascinating facts, The Little Guide to Bob Dylan sheds light on the deep inner workings of this taciturn man and his music.

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Many of Dylan's songs were hits for other artists, including the No.1s 'Mr Tambourine Man' for the Byrds, 'All Along the Watchtower' for Jimi Hendrix and 'Blowin' in the Wind' for Peter Paul & Mary.

192 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 26, 2022

Reviews

[Dillon Harris]

‘We each have our own vision and a voice that talks only to us. We have to be able to hear it’

Ended up swallowing this up in one sitting. A beautiful collection of quotes by one of the most insightful, curious and sometimes baffling voices of our time. The highlight was put to work on this one, a lovely keepsake for creators and people just trying to survive alike.

‘Life isn’t about finding yourself or finding anything. It’s about creating yourself and creating things’

[Aartjan ter Haar · Rating 4 out of 5]

Intriguing although somewhat arbitrary selection of Dylan quotations. It is noteworthy that he also addresses the issue of representation.

"It's not to anybody's best interest to think about how they will be perceived tomorrow. It hurts you in the long run."

"The trick is to stay away from mirror images. The only true mirrors are puddles of water."

[Jenna D · Rating 4 out of 5]

this book feels like bob dylan and it also doesnt, it’s all things he has said but who chose which things to put in the book, someone thought these things encapsulated his persona to a t im sure but hes such a mystery and he contradicts himself, sometimes we all do, i wish the quotes were in order so it was easier to see how some of his ideology changed through the years and what stayed the same

[Fate Snyder · Rating 5 out of 5]

Phenomenal for what it is. Amazing quotes that will give you some new perspective.

[kaitlyn! · Rating 5 out of 5]

i ache for the day that we are without bob dylan. not a word comes to mind that does justice on behalf of his legacy.

[Michael Cawley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thought provoking collection of quotes from Nobel prize winner, poet, songwriter, entertainer, and philosopher Bob Dylan.