The Old, Weird America: The World of Bob Dylan's Basement Tapes (Marcus Greil)(Paperback)

The Old, Weird America: The World of Bob Dylan's Basement Tapes (Marcus Greil)(Paperback)

Previously published as Invisible Republic and already considered a classic of modern American cultural criticism, this is an updated edition of Greil Marcus's acclaimed book on the secret music made by Bob Dylan and the Band in 1967, which introduced a phrase that has become part of the culture:

Bob Dylan - Writings 1968-2010 (Marcus Greil)(Paperback / softback)

Marcus's Rolling Stone piece on Dylan's album Self Portrait - often referred to as the most famous record review ever written - began with 'What is this shit?' and led to his departure from the magazine for five

Bob Dylan: How the Songs Work (Hampton Timothy)(Paperback)

A career-spanning account of the artistry and politics of Bob Dylan's songwriting Bob Dylan's reception of the 2016 Nobel Prize for Literature has elevated him beyond the world of popular music, establishing him as a major modern artist. However, until now, no study of his career has focused on the

Bob Dylan In America (Wilentz Sean)(Paperback / softback)

A brilliantly written and groundbreaking book about Dylan's music - now the recipient of the Nobel Prize for Literature 2016 - and its musical, political and cultural roots in early 20th-century AmericaGrowing up in Greenwich Village in the 1960s Sean Wilentz discovered the music of Bob Dylan as a

Dylan's Visions of Sin (Ricks Christopher)(Paperback / softback)

A critically-acclaimed examination of Bob Dylan's lyrics as poetry, through the prism of the 7 Deadly Sins

Still on the Road - The Songs of Bob Dylan Vol. 2 1974-2008 (Heylin Clinton)(Paperback / softback)

The second volume of the bestselling history of Bob Dylan's

The History of Rock 'n' Roll in Ten Songs (Marcus Greil)(Paperback)

In this unconventional and completely mesmerizing history of rock 'n' roll, Greil Marcus selects ten songs recorded between 1956 and 2008 and shows how each, in its own unique way, embodies the story of rock 'n' roll--a new language, and a new form of

100 Songs (Dylan Bob)(Paperback / softback)

A portable, abridged volume of Dylan's lyrics, from the beginning of his career through to the present

Bob Dylan: What the Songs Mean (Karwowski Michael)(Paperback)

The meaning of Bob Dylan's songs has long been debated by fans, critics and academics. When, in 2016, Dylan was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature, the significance of his songs was confirmed. Yet their meaning has never been demonstrably explained. Dylan himself has said that people can learn

Captain America: Heroes Return - The Complete Collection (Waid Mark)(Paperback)

Captain America is back from the world of Heroes Reborn, ready to serve as the Sentinel of Liberty once again. And the world is happy to have him back! But as his popularity rises and a wave of 'Capmania' reaches a dangerous fever pitch, is something sinister going on behind the scenes? Meanwhile,

The Lyrics: 1961-2012 (Dylan Bob)(Pevná vazba)

WINNER OF THE NOBEL PRIZE IN LITERATURE A beautiful, comprehensive volume of Dylan's lyrics, from the beginning of his career through the present day--with the songwriter's edits to dozens of songs, appearing here for the first time. Bob Dylan is one of the most important songwriters of our time,

Body & Soul (Conroy Frank)(Paperback)

In the dim light of a basement apartment, six-year-old Claude Rawlings sits at an old white piano, picking out the sounds he has heard on the radio and shutting out the reality of his lonely world. The setting is 1940s New York, a city that is 'long gone, replaced by another city of the same name.'

The Graphene Revolution: The Weird Science of the Ultra-Thin (Clegg Brian)(Paperback)

Welcome to the wonderful world of graphene, the thinnest substance known to

The Conquest of America: The Question of the Other (Todorov Tzvetan)(Paperback)

The Conquest of America is a fascinating study of cultural confrontation in the New World, with implications far beyond sixteenth-century America. The book offers an original interpretation of the Spaniards' conquest, colonization, and destruction of pre-Columbian cultures in Mexico and the

Hungarian Cookbook: Old World Recipes for New World Cooks (Fintor Yolanda)(Paperback)

These enticing Old World Hungarian recipes were brought to America by the author's grandparents, but they have been updated to accommodate today's dietary concerns and faster-paced lifestyles. The author also explores the seasonal and ceremonial observances still practiced by Hungarian Americans:

Surviving a Zombie Apocalypse (Ogden Charlie)(Paperback / softback)

Do you spend your time wondering and worrying about the end of the world? Do you have a basement full of canned food, rechargeable batteries and tin foil hats? If so, then this is the series for you. With tips on everything from hiding supplies to attacking your enemies, this series will guide you

The Constitution of the United States of America: A Contextual Analysis (Tushnet Mark)(Paperback)

This is the second edition of Professor Mark Tushnet's excellent short critical introduction to the history and current meaning of the United States' Constitution. It is organized around two themes: first, the US Constitution is old, short, and difficult to amend. These characteristics have made

Super Mario: How Nintendo Conquered America (Ryan Jeff)(Paperback)

The definitive story of the rise of Nintendo.In 1981, Nintendo of America was a one-year-old business already on the brink of failure. Its president, Mino Arakawa, was stuck with two thousand unsold arcade cabinets for a dud of a game (Radar Scope). So he hatched a plan.Back in Japan, a boyish,

The Weird and the Eerie (Fisher Mark)(Paperback)

A noted British cultural critic takes on some of the strangest and most anomalous works of art from the 20th century and dissects our fascination with the unsettling in popular music, film, and writing What exactly are the Weird and the Eerie? Two closely related but distinct modes, and each

Ye Olde Weird But True: 300 Outrageous Facts from History (Harness Cheryl)(Paperback)

Nothing attracts young readers like the weird but true...especially when the weird truth is hundreds of years old. Ye Olde Weird But True, the newest addition to the blockbuster Weird But True series, is packed with 300 wacky facts for history lovers ages 6 and up. In this latest addition to this

The World of Bob Dylan (Latham Sean)(Pevná vazba)

Bob Dylan has helped transform music, literature, pop culture, and even politics. The World of Bob Dylan chronicles a lifetime of creative invention that has made a global impact. Leading rock and pop critics and music scholars address themes and topics central to Dylan's life and work: the Blues,

The Painter (De Groot Bob)(Paperback)

Among the cultural figures of the Old West, Frederick Remington stands head and shoulders above the rest--literally. A good-natured ogre by size and appetite, the artist portrays the West with such skill that the American government entrusts his safety to Lucky Luke. Looking after such a national

Excavate! (Stanley Bob)(Pevná vazba)

A definitive insight into the ever-influential world of Mark E. Smith and The Fall, featuring never-before published essays and ephemera from fans, collectors and the artist and band themselves. 'They are always different; they are always the same.' John Peel Over the course of their prolific

Zeitgeist 2025: Countdown to the Secret Destiny of America... the Lost Prophecies of Qumran, and the Return of Old Saturn's Reign (Horn Thomas R.)(Paperback)