Bob Dylan: Performing Artist, Vol 2: The Middle Years 1974-1986 [Paperback]

Paul Williams (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 31, 1994

Discusses the evolution of Dylan's style and concerns. The most informed interpretation available of Dylan's mature work.

Product Details

• Paperback: 335 pages
• Publisher: Omnibus Press (December 31, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0711935556
• ISBN-13: 978-0711935556
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.2 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,977,827 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Amazing Dylan Book, August 26, 1998

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This review is from: Bob Dylan: Performing Artist, Vol 2: The Middle Years 1974-1986 (Paperback)

The second volume of "Bob Dylan, Performing Artist" covers the less understood, less appreciated, but often more rewarding second part of Dylan's career. Williams convincingly argues that much of Dylan's finest work came during this period, and his writing may have you digging out your old copy of "Shot of Love" or "Empire Burlesque" (or your bootleg tapes of those 1979-80 "born again" shows) to hear what he's talking about.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Personal and universal, July 16, 2008

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Eugene J. Casey (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bob Dylan: Performing Artist, Vol 2: The Middle Years 1974-1986 (Paperback)

If you love Paul Williams and if you love Dylan this is an unbeatable experience, focusing as it does on what some might call "lost years" of highs and lows of Bob's career. It is all the same for Paul Williams who takes it ALL in and lovingly dissects every speck of Dylan's output. Paul Williams was a lone voice in the wilderness back in the "Dylan: What Happened" days so this serves as an extension of that important book.