Chronicles, Vol. 1
by Bob Dylan
Chronicles, Vol. 1 by Bob Dylan holds a well received rating of 3.98 out of 5, based on 35.5K reader ratings. First published in 2004. The book spans 320 pages.
About Chronicles, Vol. 1
"I'd come from a long ways off and had started a long ways down. But now destiny was about to manifest itself. I felt like it was looking right at me and nobody else." So writes Bob Dylan in Chronicles: Volume One, his remarkable book exploring critical junctures in his life and career. Through Dylan's eyes and open mind, we see Greenwich Village, circa 1961, when he first arrives in Manhattan. Dylan's New York is a magical city of possibilities -- smoky, nightlong parties; literary awakenings; transient loves and unbreakable friendships. Elegiac observations are punctuated by jabs of memories, penetrating and tough. With the book's side trips to New Orleans, Woodstock, Minnesota and points west, Chronicles: Volume One is an intimate and intensely personal recollection of extraordinary times.By turns revealing, poetical, passionate and witty, Chronicles: Volume One is a mesmerizing window on Bob Dylan's thoughts and influences. Dylan's voice is distinctively American: generous of spirit, engaged, fanciful and rhythmic. Utilizing his unparalleled gifts of storytelling and the exquisite expressiveness that are the hallmarks of his music, Bob Dylan turns Chronicles: Volume One into a poignant reflection on life, and the people and places that helped shape the man and the art.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Bob Dylan |
| Published | 2004 |
| Pages | 320 |
| Genres | Music, Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Biography & Memoir, History |
| Average Rating | 3.98 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 35,468 |
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What genre is Chronicles, Vol. 1?
Chronicles, Vol. 1 is categorized as Music, Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Biography & Memoir. Its primary genre classification is Biography & Memoir.
Is Chronicles, Vol. 1 worth reading?
Based on 35.5K reader ratings, Chronicles, Vol. 1 has an average score of 3.98 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Chronicles, Vol. 1?
Chronicles, Vol. 1 has 320 pages.
Who wrote Chronicles, Vol. 1?
Chronicles, Vol. 1 was written by Bob Dylan. It was first published in 2004.
What is the ISBN for Chronicles, Vol. 1?
The ISBN-13 for Chronicles, Vol. 1 is 9780743244590.0.
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