There are so many Dylan items it can seem easy to buy a gift for a Bob Dylan fan. But you want to get them something they’ll really love - so our experts have made the lists below of the most desirable items sure to earn you enduring love, respect and thanks.
(Note: Some are affiliate links that earn us a few pennies.
This guide will keep evolving as the season progresses…
Bob Dylan Books
Signed ‘Outtakes on Bob Dylan’ by Michael Gray (Route Online)
The latest volume by the man who wrote the first serious critical analysis of Bob Dylan’s work fifty years ago. A collection of essays from the last 50 years up through 2021.
The Philosophy of Modern Song – Book (Amazon)
The Philosophy of Modern Song – CD (Amazon)
Bob Dylan’s own new book, a fascinating presentation of 66 songs by other artists. Over 75 excellent reviews from The New York Time, The Washington Post, and others (reviews here.)
Pledging My Time by Ray Padgett – Pre-Order With Bonuses (Indiegogo)
A new book coming out in 2023 but available for presale with special bonuses now. Interviews with 50 musicians who have played with Dylan.
Folk Music: A Bob Dylan Biography by Greil Marcus (Amazon)
The respected writer Greil Marcus has written an unusual but compelling biography of Dylan by looking at 10 of his best songs.
The Dylan Tapes: Talkin’ Early Dylan by Anthony Scaduto (Amazon)
The first serious Bob Dylan biography was written by Anthony Scaduto over 50 years ago - but the research tapes from interviews he did at the time stayed locked away, until now.
Bob Dylan Recordings
Bob Dylan Fragments: The Time Out Of Mind Sessions (Bootleg Series 17)
4LP: $99 at Amazon (US)
5CD DELUXE: $139.98 at Amazon (US)
10LP DELUXE: $230 at BobDylan.com (Numbered, Limited to 5000)
Dylan.FM Membership
The gift that keeps giving for an entire year - buy them a paid Premium Membership to Dylan.FM from Freak Music Club, which includes an endless stream of premium posts, extended podcasts, video interviews, private events, private social media streams, and more.
And annual membership gifts also include a free book: Jochen Markhorst’s - Time Out Of Mind, the Rising of An Old Master. (Physical book delivered in the US, PDF emailed ROW)