Bob Dylan: Lyrics, 1962-1985- Includes All of Writings and Drawings [Hardcover]

Bob Dylan (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 12, 1985

The complete collection includes all of Dylan's writings and drawings plus 120 new writings. Index of song titles.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

YA This revised edition includes all of Writings and Drawings (Knopf, 1973) plus 120 new writings of Bob Dylan in a graphically attractive setting. The book plunges directly into the lyrics without preface or introduction. No scores are included, but the book is indexed by title and first or key line.
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The complete collection includes all of Dylan's writings and drawings plus 120 new writings. Index of song titles.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 544 pages
• Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf; 2nd edition (October 12, 1985)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0394542789
• ISBN-13: 978-0394542782
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 8.5 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #144,178 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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61 of 61 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars comprehensive; a must-have for any Dylan fanatic, December 25, 1998

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This review is from: Bob Dylan: Lyrics, 1962-1985- Includes All of Writings and Drawings (Hardcover)

The cover of this book is not the most inviting, but please don't let that fool you. Lyrics, 1962-1985 by Bob Dylan is a must-have for anyone in love with this man's work. When I bought my first copy of this book, I was far from being a Dylan fan. I simply wanted it for the poetry. While I didn't much care for his music, I always enjoyed Dylan's prose. This was quite a few years ago, and since, I have come to appreciate his music as much as his words. This has to be the most comprehensive book consisting of the art of Bob Dylan. It includes not only almost every published lyric from his vast repertoire, but many of his drawings, which, until the original publication of this book, probably never saw a proper forum for display to the public. Craig Grossman, Minneapolis, Minnesota

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is the greatest poetry book I own., July 22, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Bob Dylan: Lyrics, 1962-1985- Includes All of Writings and Drawings (Hardcover)

This book, or rather, this archive of intellect, is the most beautiful work of art that I possess. I've avidly listened to Dylan's songs since I was very young, but reading it as poetry, was even more enlightening. This gives Bob Dylan an entirely new aspect. I've shown it to many other people who have only heard his most popular songs, and to say that they were enthralled and pleasantly surprised is an understatement.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must Have, January 11, 2002

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dylan555 "dylan555" (Hillsborough, NC United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bob Dylan: Lyrics, 1962-1985- Includes All of Writings and Drawings (Hardcover)

This book is incredible. If you own more than one Bob Dylan CD, you should rush out to buy this book. Why? Simply put it gives you the words, clearly and plainly. When you put that together with the music, its as if another world has opened up to you.

Plus, this book is put together in a really nice way. Not only does it have all the lyrics, but it has lyrics to songs that maybe the diehard fan has heard on bootleg or live or on albums like biograph. It takes these gems and tells you which recording session they were a part of, which is really nice to know.