Bob Dylan: Inspirations [Hardcover]

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Publication Date: September 1, 2005

A spokesperson for a generation, Bob Dylan gave a voice to the young, and his words were, and still are, truly revolutionary. Bob Dylan: Inspirations conveys the spirit of the man and the inspiration he has brought to millions through his poignant music. This intriguing book is composed entirely of Dylan's own words. Photos of Dylan and captivating images illustrate his words beautifully:

" "When I get involved in something, I get totally involved. I don't just play around on the fringe."

" "I went over my whole life. I went over my whole childhood. I didn't talk to anyone for a week after Elvis died. If it wasn't for Elvis and Hank Williams, I couldn't be doing what I do today."

" "I don't call myself a poet because I don't like the word. I am a trapeze artist."

The book is filled with over 50 striking photographs in a thoroughly modern design for a unique look. Pull it out when you need some inspiration from the master.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 160 pages
• Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing (September 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0740754556
• ISBN-13: 978-0740754555
• Product Dimensions: 6.1 x 6.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,748,280 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Bobby's lil' book of quotes, February 21, 2006

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L. Allen (Memphis, TN USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bob Dylan: Inspirations (Hardcover)

Sized slightly larger than a double CD set, this is not really a book in a traditional sense, except that it is made of paper and bound between two hard covers. This is an assemblage of black and white photos with random thoughts generated by Dylan on various subjects (Example: "God is woman. You take it from there." This is superimposed over a b&w photo of a naked, anonymous, headless woman tastefully covering her torso with her arms.). The quotes are completely without context, except a context imposed by the book's designer, Grant Scott, via the selection of accompanying photo subjects (Allen Ginsberg, Dylan at various ages, Earth as seen from space, etc.)
For hardcore collectors or Dylan worshippers only.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Bob Dylan: Inspirations, March 9, 2006

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J. Anderson (Richmond, VA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bob Dylan: Inspirations (Hardcover)

This is basically an itty-bitty coffee table book (oxymoron, no?) with very little content. Format: Picture and on each facing page a large print quote from Dylan. That's it. Not very many pages, either. If you are inclined to meditate upon each thing he ever said, this may be your book, but I would suggest something with a bit more substance.

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must read for Dylan fans, January 2, 2006

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finulanu ""the mysterious"" (Here, there, and everywhere) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bob Dylan: Inspirations (Hardcover)

Are you a Bob Dylan fan? If so, pick up Inspirations by Bob Dylan. These are words said by Bob himself, including his thoughts on God, stardom, songwriting, the motorbike accident, Elvis...a little of everything, accompanied by some nice photos. Here he says he never wanted to be a prophet (Elvis, maybe), that some of his songs simply don't make sense, no matter how hard you look into them, and that we all like motorcycles to some degree. It's a great read, and one with Bob's typical twisted sense of humor. Buy it if you like Dylan.