Bob Dylan: No Direction Home (Illustrated edition)

In 1961, Robert Shelton met Bob Dylan when the young singer arrived in New York. He became Dylans friend, champion, and critic, and his book, first published in 1986, was hailed as the definitive unauthorized biography. Shelton tells the intimate and first-hand story of Bob Dylans formative years in Greenwich Village, NYC, and it is the only biography written with his active cooperation. This new illustrated edition, published in the year of Dylans 80th birthday, includes key images of Dylan throughout his incredible, enduring career, making it a must-have for all Dylan fans.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 304 pages
\n Publication date: 15 April 2021
\n Publisher: Palazzo Editions Ltd
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In 1961, when the young singer Bob Dylan arrived in New York, he met Robert Shelton, who would become a close friend, champion, and critic of the iconic musician. Shelton's book, originally published in 1986, was widely acclaimed as the definitive unauthorized biography of Dylan, capturing the essence of this moody, passionate genius. Shelton's narrative, written from an intimate perspective and with Dylan's active cooperation, takes readers on a journey through Bob Dylan's formative years in Greenwich Village, New York City.

What sets Shelton's biography apart is his exclusive access to Dylan's family, including his parents, Abe and Beatty Zimmerman, whom no other journalist has ever interviewed. He also gained access to Dylan's brother, David, childhood friends from Hibbing, fellow students and friends from Minneapolis, and the muse behind the iconic cover of Freewheelin, Suze Rotolo. The depth and breadth of Shelton's research and interviews provide a unique insight into Dylan's life and career.

No Direction Home, the culmination of Shelton's 20-year effort, concludes Dylan's story backstage during his triumphant 1978 world tour. The book received widespread critical acclaim upon its publication, solidifying Dylan's status as a literary legend. In the years following his Nobel Prize for Literature Award in 2016, Dylan's standing has reached unprecedented heights, and Shelton's book is now considered a classic.

This new illustrated edition, published to celebrate Dylan's 80th birthday, features key images of Dylan throughout his incredible and enduring career. It serves as a must-have for all Dylan fans, providing a visual glimpse into the life and work of one of the most influential musicians of all time.

\n Weight: 1572g\n
Dimension: 223 x 282 x 30 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781786750907\n \n