ISIS MAGAZINE LIMITED

by ISIS editor Derek Barker

550 songs over 512-page, lavishly illustrated with 230 images.

 

ISIS is very pleased to be able to announce that Derek Barker’s book “The Songs He Didn’t Write: Bob Dylan Under The Influence” was voted as one of the ten best music books of 2009 by UNCUT.

Barker's book was also chosen as the third best music book of 2009 in Record Collector magazine.  “Songs...” was the only Dylan book to make either of the above charts.

 

Monumental chronicle of the songs which made Dylan tick and the ultimate Theme Time Radio Hour companion ... This marvellous exercise is testament to Barker’s dedication and knowledge of his subject ... revealing more about its illusive subject’s ways and workings than a shelf-load of variations and theories on the well-trodden story ... Indispensable. *****  Kris Needs – Record Collector

 

A well-researched, endlessly entertaining and Fascinating book **** Allan Jones – Uncut

 

Eighteen months in the making, “The Songs He Didn’t Write” contains detailed information about the 550 songs which Dylan has covered either in the studio or in concert from his early party gigs through to the present day.

Each entry catalogues when and where the song was performed, the year of the tour and the date and venue of the first and most recent performance. Also included is the background to the song, from whom Dylan might have learned it, and in most cases a short biography of the artist in question. Much more than just another Dylan book.  All Reviews

by Bob Dylan (Simon & Schuster, UK, 2004)

The only complete and up-to date-collection of Dylan’s lyrics from 1962 to 2001. The definitive collection of lyrics brought right up to date to 2001. Dylan himself has had hands-on involvement with this project and personally commissioned the cover. 610 pages, large format hardback. 

by C.P.Lee (Helter Skelter, 1998)

Subtitled Bob Dylan and the road to Manchester Free Trade Hall, C.P. explores the background to to Dylan's legendary 1966 show in Manchester now officially released, looking in depth at the show and the audience reaction through numerous concert goers. A fascinating insight into a part of history and an interesting overview of the phenomenon of the 1966 tour

by Clinton Heylin (Helter Skelter/Labour Of Love, 1999)

183 page paperback looking at the history of the song recorded by Dylan as 'The House Carpenter'. Tracing the history of the song through the ages and looking at how Dylan came to record the version he did. A lot about the song and less about Dylan, but nevertheless an insight into how a modern folk song comes about

edited by Jeff Bench and Ty Silkman ( Reynolds & Hearn, US 2008)

Covering Dylan's entire career, Rex Collections: Bob Dylan is an up-close portrait of the Garbo-esque superstar who has nevertheless been a constant target for some of the world's greatest photographers. Ranging from Dylan's first trips to London in the early sixties right up to the 2006 Katrina concert and the publicity surrounding the release of the acclaimed Modern Times, Rex Collections: Bob Dylan is an extraordinary record of Dylan's evolving public persona. As changeable as Dylan's music, Rex Collections: Bob Dylan presents some 200 different views of one the greatest cultural icons of the last fifty years. Rex Features is London’s no.1 picture library for the performing arts, and was a source for many colour pictures of Dylan in the 60's. 192 page large format hardback featuring 200 colour illustrations.

An American Journey 1956 - 1966 by Bob Dylan (Simon & Schuster, 2005)

Published to tie in with the Scorsese Documentary, described by the publisher as the highly collectable illustrated biography of Dylan's life during the 1950s and 60s. Created in association with Bob Dylan, crammed with features including rare photographs, facsimiles of handwritten lyrics and rare memorabilia. The text includes interviews with Dylan and his friends and fellow musicians to form a uniquely personal view of the greatest singer songwriter of his generation. A special bonus audio CD contains sixty minutes of early interviews and a rare performance. An altogether handsome slipcased hardback with over 100 photographs and illustrations, and is guaranteed to delight every Dylan fan’. 64 pages, slipcase edition only. 

by Barry Feinstein (Omnibus, 2009)

A collection of photographs by Barry Feinstein of Dylan, spanning performances, rehearsals, back-stage downtime, and various moments captured over ten years from 1964 to 1974.

Most of the shots are taken with Dylan unaware that the moment was being recorded, and gives a rare insight into the life of one of the most influential American singer-songwriters. Review

by Howard Sounes (Doubleday, 2001/2)

The much heralded new biography. New information with access to friends, family and neighbours. Many never before revealed aspects of Dylan’s personal and business life. Adds a great deal to previous biographies, concentrating less on musical associates and more on others. ‘An intimate portrait of the private individual’. 527 pages, with colour and b&w pictures

by Paul Williams (Omnibus, 1994)

The first volume of Paul's acclaimed writings on the music and performance of Bob Dylan. In depth analysis of Dylan's work on stage and in the studio. Out of print for some years in the UK, now available once again. Paul of course has written and talked extensively on Bob, having guested at two of our Conventions, and previously written extensively and interviewed Dylan in 1966 and 1979.

by Paul Williams (Omnibus, 1994)

Second volume, continuing where the first volume left off, now published in the UK as a large format paperback sister volume to the first. Subtitled 'The Middle Years', more extensive analysis, with more live performances to take into account from first hand experience.