Chronicles Volume 1 | Paperback

I became interested in Dylan through a friend whose musical horizons began and ended with Bob Dylan.

I spent a lot of time wondering what could be so compelling about him; was there anything other than 'the times they are a changing'?

But the closer you look into his life and recordings, you get a picture of this deeply sensitive man who has developed his unique style through the years... chopping and changing ... and remains the most highly repected poet, lyricist and musician.

This wonderful volume delves deeply into some critical moments in his career and elaborates in a way that typifies Dylan's poetic talent.

You might only need just a little appreciation of Dylan's work to get the full benefit of this engaging read.

Book of the Year 2005, that is no surprise!

The way this is written is outstanding. It's almost written like one of his songs. Perfect

If my thought dreams could be seen, they'd probably put my head in a guilotine. It's alright Ma.... Take what you have gathered from coincidence! You used to be - so amused - at Napolean in rags and the language that he used. If we meet again, introduced as friends, please don't let on that you knew me well. Two riders were approaching and the wind began to ha-owl

How much of a review do you need this is an AUTObiography. This is written wholly in Dylan's inimitable beat-poet-meets-folk-rock style and paints glorious technicolour picture glimpses of the man's life and early career. The episodes strangely tell you everything and nothing, leaving a greater mystery hidden behind a greater knowledge when you have finished. Contradictions? Full of 'em. You'll only truly find out by reading it.