This is our weekly roundup of everything important that happened in the world of Bob Dylan. Here’s what you need to know, depending how into him you are…
For Fans: The Major Headlines
Here are the most important things you should know:
The next Bootleg Series Box (volume 17) was announced.
It’s focused on Time Out Of Mind, offered a 2CD/4LP or 5CD/10LP versions
It includes a remixed copy of the original album, 3CDs of outtakes, and 1CD of live performances.
It will be released on January 27, 2023 but you can pre-order now.
Also:
Bob Dylans’ The Philosophy of Modern Song Book
We’ve captured over 80 reviews of the book
Two great new ones:
Roadmaps for the Soul: Dan Chasen (New York Review of Books)
A Response To Dylan’s POMS: Amanda Petrusich (The New Yorker)
Simon & Schuster Sold Suspicious Signed Versions of Bob’s New Book
But it turned out he didn’t sign them. Oops.
Timothy Chalamet Ready To Be Bob; Says Movie On Track (Variety)
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For Fanatics: Additional Details
Here are some more details and other interesting news:
Bootleg Series 17 Announced
BOB DYLAN – FRAGMENTS – TIME OUT OF MIND SESSIONS (1996-1997): THE BOOTLEG SERIES VOL. 17 TO BE RELEASED IN DELUXE 5 DISC SET ON COLUMBIA RECORDS/LEGACY RECORDINGS FRIDAY, JANUARY 27 - BobDylan.com
Our Post w/ *EVERYTHING* About The Release
Includes track listings, front/back cover shots, full press release, links to all streaming platforms, production details, More
Love Sick (Version 2) Now Available
PRE-ORDERS
The Bootleg Series box set can be ordered now for Jan 27, 2023 delivery.
4LP: $99 at Amazon (US)
5CD DELUXE: $139.98 at Amazon (US)
10LP DELUXE: $230 at BobDylan.com (Numbered, Limited to 5000)
Also:
A bunch of Rare Rare Dylan were Auctioned This Week (RR Auction)
Included 42 pages of love letters he wrote in 1957-1959
Included some early rare photos and signatures
A Talk with Rolling Thunder’s Designer (Flagging Down The Double E’s)
Dylan Covers: Sooner Or Later (Untold Dylan)
TODAY: Is the 50th Anniversary of the first serious book on Bob Dylan – Michael Gray’s SONG & DANCE MAN: The Art of Bob Dylan
New Podcasts
Dylan.FM
Pledging My Time with Dylan’s Band Members (Ray Padgett)
Pod Dylan
Tombstone Blues (Dereck Daschke)
Jokermen
Travelin’ Thru (Jenny Eliscu)
Definitely Dylan
Love Sick + Cat Power (Patreon Only)
WE'RE SELLING POSTCARDS
Here are some new (or new-ish) Bob Dylan items you might want to order. We're going to be pulling together a fuller Dylan gift guide soon. Some are affiliate links that earn us a few pennies.
Signed ‘Outtakes on Bob Dylan’ by Michael Gray (Route Online)
The Philosophy of Modern Song – Book (Amazon)
The Philosophy of Modern Song – CD (Amazon)
Pledging My Time by Ray Padgett – Pre-Order With Bonuses (Indiegogo)
The Dylan Tapes: Talkin’ Early Dylan by Anthony Scaduto (Amazon)
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)
Image Of The Week
Envelopes from 42 Love Letters Bob Dylan sent to Barbara Ann Hewitt in 1957-1959, sold at auction this week. They'll now reside at The Livraria Lello in Porto, Portugal.
For Dylan Freaks: Everything Interesting
Here is everything important from this past week. This includes additional news, details, reviews, release notes, video recommendations and links. This week there are 35 extra items in this section.
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