Bob Dylan: Inspirations

by Essential Works and Cleo Qian

Book Overview

I'm sort of doing what I want to do. I mean, not sort of what I want to do, I am doing what I want to do. Or what I believe I was put here to do.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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0740754556
• ISBN13: 9780740754555
• Release Date: September 2005
• Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.2" x 6.1"

Customer Reviews

review of the book "inspirations"

If you like looking at images of Bob Dylan, you will undoubtedly love this book. And if you love the writings of Bob Dylan, you'll enjoy it a little more. Each page contains either an image or multiple images of Mr. Dylan, and most pages contain a blurb uttered by or written in a song by him. Considering the vast Bob Dylan songbook and the veritable sea of words Dylan has written, I would have expected more verbiage than what is presented here. I'm not complaining, mind you, just observing. There is only one Bob Dylan, and I'm glad he's here with us, sharing his extraordinary perspective. That's also why books like this one can exist.

Must read for Dylan fans

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.