Bob Dylan
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
The Philosophy of Modern Song is Bob Dylan's first book of new writing since 2004's Chronicles: Volume One and since winning the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2016. Dylan, who began working on the book in 2010, offers a master class on the art and craft of songwriting. He writes over sixty essays focusing on songs by other artists, spanning from Stephen Foster to Elvis Costello, and in between ranging from Hank Williams to Nina Simone. He analyzes...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"WINNER OF THE NOBEL PRIZE IN LITERATURE. The classic anthem to youth from Bob Dylan, one of our best-loved songwriters, reimagined as a picture book by award-winning illustrator Paul Rogers. Since it first appeared on the 1974 album Planet Waves, "Forever Young" has been one of Bob Dylan's most beloved songs. Now award-winning artist Paul Rogers gives us a new interpretation of the lyrics. With images inspired by classic Dylan songs and pieces of...
Author
Publisher
[Library Ideas, LLC]
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Iconic singer-songwriter Bob Dylan and illustrator David Walker team up to present this charming, cozy, and touching interpretation of "If Not for You." If not for you... I'd be sad and blue. If not for you... I just wouldn't have a clue. If not for you... What would I do? In this inventive interpretation of Bob Dylan's 1970 song "If Not for You," illustrator David Walker beautifully imagines Dylan's lyrics as portraying the bottomless love between...
Author
Publisher
W.W. Norton
Pub. Date
2009.
Language
English
Description
"Rendered in striking, explosive graphic form, many of Bob Dylan's most famous songs illustrated as they've never been before. Mesmerized by the power of his lyrics and intrigued by the possibilities of translating his powerful, enigmatic personality into art, thirteen leading graphic artists banded together to create this unusual testament to the universality and transcendent vision of an American musical genius"--Provided by publisher.
11) If dogs run free
Author
Publisher
[Library Ideas, LLC]
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Music icon Bob Dylan and acclaimed illustrator Scott Campbell team up in this delightful interpretation of Dylan's 1970 song, "If Dogs Run Free"! If dogs run free, Why not we? In this quirky, spirited interpretation of Bob Dylan's 1970 song, "If Dogs Run Free," illustrator Scott Campbell brings Dylan's lyrics to life as a celebration of the freedom and creativity of childhood. Children of all ages will delight in the message, "Just do your thing!"...
Publisher
Silver & Gold
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
This mix of rare historic footage and insight from friends, fellow musicians and Dylan experts, sheds new light on the 1966-1978 period of Dylan's career. This documentary covers his alleged motorcycle accident and recuperation thereafter, the hugely creative sessions recorded with The Band at Big Pink - later to be known as the Basement Tapes, his appearance at the Isle of Wight festival and return to the live arena and the release of albums.
Publisher
Chicago Review Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Dylan on Dylan is an authoritative, chronologically arranged anthology of interviews, speeches, and press conferences, as well as excerpts from more than eighty additional Q&As spanning Dylan's entire career-from 1961 through 2016. The majority have not been previously anthologized and some have never before appeared in print. The material comes from renowned media outlets like Rolling Stone and TV's 60 Minutes and from obscure periodicals like Minnesota...
14) Don't look back
Series
Publisher
The Criterion Collection
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
The legendary documentarian finds Dylan in London during his 1965 tour, which would be his last as an acoustic artist and marked a turning point in his career. In this wildly entertaining vision of one of the twentieth century's greatest artists thrust into the spotlight, Dylan is surrounded by teen fans; gets into heated philosophical jousts with journalists; and kicks back with fellow musicians Joan Baez, Donovan, and Alan Price.
Series
Criterion collection volume 1062
Publisher
The Criterion Collection
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Martin Scorsese's documentary about Bob Dylan's legendary 1975 tour, which featured a band of troubadours including Joan Baez, Allen Ginsberg, and Joni Mitchell, blends behind-the-scenes archival footage, interviews, and narrative mischief.
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Through the story of one woman's year in a room with a view, the film catches its audience up in the collective memories of all those who have loved and lost. Through a study of Liz's obsession and loneliness, the film mixes the particular with the universal to cover the whole gamut of feelings and theories about lost love. Ranging from the popular to the more erudite, snatches of songs, quotes and diary jottings are all stitched together with stories...
17) Radio unnameable
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Legendary radio personality Bob Fass revolutionized the FM airwaves in the 1960s and '70s with his free-form program Radio unnameable, a cultural hub for music, politics, and audience engagement. For nearly 50 years, he has been heard at midnight on New York City listener-sponsored station WBAI, utilizing the airwaves for mobilization long before today's innovations in social media. Drawing from Fass's extraordinary personal archive of audio recordings,...
18) Mavis!
Publisher
Film First Corp
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
An award-winning documentary on gospel/soul music legend and civil rights icon Mavis Staples and her family group, The Staple Singers. From the freedom songs of the '60s and hits like "I'll Take You There" in the '70s, to funked-up collaborations with Prince and her recent albums with Wilco's Jeff Tweedy, Mavis has stayed true to her roots, kept her family close, and inspired millions along the way. Audience Award Winner at **Hot Docs Documentary...
Series
Publisher
Weinstein Co. Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
A look at the life of controversial musician, activist, and environmentalist Pete Seeger, and how he used his songs to promote social change. Includes archival footage and interviews with Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Joan Baez, Arlo Guthrie, and more.
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