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by Jenny Ledeen (Peacebury Press, US, 1995)

US only paperback publication, 241 pages. A fairly academic volume, described by the author as a study of Bob Dylan's work from 1961 to 1967, comparing his use of enigma to teach ethics, and comparing him to Dante Aligheri and other poets. However, it raises some interesting points (describing Shelton for example as 'a treacherous witness and interpreter').

by Clinton Heylin

Who saw the future of rock and roll and called it Bruce Springsteen? Which great rock writer learned everything he needed to know from one record by Little Richard? And who called rock the "ultimate populist art form"? The reader can find the answers and the words themselves in this book - a treasury of rock and pop writing, from the early days of Elvis, through the pop boom of the Sixties, the punk explosion of the Seventies and the advent of stadium rock in the Eighties. The selection of British and American writing provides an overview of the major shifts of over 35 years of rock & roll. Part history, part literature, part reference, this book is a tribute to one of the great creative achievements of this century.

A Guide To Tarantula by Robin Witting (Exploding Rooster Books, 1995) Revised Edition

Described by one reviewer as a “Michelin Guide” to that most impenetrable of books, Dylan’s great unacknowledged masterpiece, Tarantula. Originally published in 1994 and revised and updated in 1995, “The Cracked Bells: A guide to Tarantula” (Revised Edition) is an excellent quality large-format A4, 185-page book by author and Tarantula obsessive Robin Witting. This outstanding piece of work – a feast for Tarantula buffs – has been out of stock for a number of years; this is your chance to grab one of the remaining copies before they all disappear.

Pocket Tarantula by Robin Witting (Exploding Rooster Books, 1996)

Originally published in 1996 and out of stock for a number of years, “The Meaning of an Orange: Pocket Tarantula” is a small A5-format, 60-page booklet by author and “Tarantula expert” Robin Witting. Robin describes this publication not as a “feast” (as was “The Cracked Bells”) but as a “packed lunch”. “The Meaning of an Orange” looks a “slices” of Dylan’s wonderful orange; amplifying aspects covered in “The Cracked Bells” as well as discussing fresh facets of Dylan work that have been revealed by Witting’s ongoing research in to “Tarantula”.

by Robin Witting (Exploding Rooster Books, 2005)

Nicely produced A5 booklet analysing the complex work that is Tarantula. "A riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma - but perhaps Witting has found the key". 72 pages

A Guide To John Wesley Harding by Robin Witting (Exploding Rooster Books, 1997)

Robin has dug up new information regarding Tom Paine and The Wicked Messenger and also has managed to track down a lot of interesting facts on gunfighter Hardin, including a copy of an original newspaper report on the life and death of this notorious gunfighter. Apparently, after killing some 40 men Wes Hardin eventually fell foul of a somewhat shady lawman by the name of John Selman. Hardin met his fate in of all places the Acme Saloon, the headlines read: "Wes Hardin is Killed - This Noted Character Dies by John Selman's Pistol - The Fate Of All Bad Killers". 102 pages - A5

The Music That Influenced Bob Dylan

This fascinating programme tells the story of the music and artists that have influenced Bob Dylan throughout his career. Although his reputation as a songwriter stands supreme, Dylan has often covered tracks from vintage blues, folk and country performers or incorporated elements from them into his own material. Down The Tracks explores the lives and work of many of these artists and how Dylan interacted with them through archive performances. The DVD features the music of Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger, Hank Williams, Mississippi John Hurt, Rev. Gary Davis, Leadbelly and more.

TOTAL RUNNING TIME: 95 MINS. APPROX. More Details

Bob Dylan-In performance is an analysis of Dylan’s music and behind the scenes stories from Rob Stoner. Evaluations from published Dylan experts Andrew Muir, Mike Marqusee and others.

The second DVD features full TV & Film performances of: 'Blowin' In The Wind', 'Man Of Constant Sorrow', 'Hollis Brown', 'Hurricane', 'Simple Twist Of Fate', 'Oh Sister', 'Serve Somebody', 'I Believe In You', 'When You Gonna Wake Up', 'My Back Pages', 'Knockin' On Heaven's Door', and 'Rainy Day Woman'. Please note: This second DVD from the set has already been released as Bob Dylan Live. More Details

20 YEARS OF ISIS

Due to the ongoing demand for the hardback edition of the new ISIS Anthology "20 Years Of ISIS", we have made available a second batch/edition of hardback books. These will NOT, however, be part of the special limited edition collectors' release. Not signed and numbered.