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Bob Dylan

Bob Dylan is one of the most celebrated songwriters and performers of all time. He has released thirty-six studio albums, which collectively have sold over 120 million copies around the world. He 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. In 2016, Bob Dylan was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature. His memoir, Chronicles: Volume One, spent a year on the New York Times bestseller list. Dylan's other popular books include The Lyrics: 1961–2012, The Philosophy of Modern Song and Tarantula.

Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan is known for his music including deep, poetic song lyrics, distinctive voice and his ability to blend various musical genres including folk, rock, blues, gospel and more. While the legendary artist is celebrated for his many albums, Bob Dylan's books like his bestselling memoir, Chronicles, have left a significant mark on the literary world. Whether you're looking for his latest books, vinyl records or books written about Bob Dylan, dive into our large selection at Barnes & Noble. With the recent release of the much-anticipated biopic, A Complete Unknown, starring Timothée Chalamet as young Bob Dylan, books about the artist's life have gained renewed popularity among long-time fans and the revolutionary musician's new listeners. Although much of Dylan's personal life remains a mystery, The Lyrics: 1961-2012 covers over fifty years of his songwriting. Featuring Dylan's annotations, album cover art, portraits and photographs of behind-the-scenes moments, this book makes a perfect gift for anyone who loves his music. Known for their overarching themes of love, social justice and freedom, Dylan's songs and poetry have left a lasting impact on both music and popular culture. So much so that in 2016, Bob Dylan was the first ever musician to be awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature. If you want to get a better sense of Dylan's artistic development, then we recommend Tarantula, the author's work of fiction that combines stream-of-consciousness prose, poetry and lyrics, and if you're a musician trying to level up your song-playing game, then consider picking up the Bob Dylan - Super Easy Songbook. Whether you're interested in Bob Dylan's books, folk albums like The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan, innovative recordings like Blonde on Blonde or music compellations like The Essential Bob Dylan, which features some of his most famous songs, find them at B&N.