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Like a Rolling Stone - by Greil Marcus (Paperback)

Name: Like a Rolling Stone - by Greil Marcus (Paperback)
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SKU: 1001048119
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For the fortieth anniversary of the recording of Like a Rolling Stone, the definitive biography of the song that caught the questing spirit of its time and overnight changed the rules of the possible in popular music for all time.
About the Author: Greil Marcus is the author of Bob Dylan by Greil Marcus, When that Rough God Goes Riding, The Shape of Things to Come, Mystery Train, Dead Elvis, In the Fascist Bathroom, Double Trouble, Like a Rolling Stone, and The Old Weird America; a twentieth anniversary edition of his book Lipstick Traces was published in 2009.
304 Pages
Music, History & Criticism

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About the Book

The preeminent musicologist and prolific author presents a rhapsodic appreciation of his and Bob Dylan's favorite song--one that defined an era but has, remained timeless in its originality and power.

Book Synopsis

For the fortieth anniversary of the recording of Like a Rolling Stone, the definitive biography of the song that caught the questing spirit of its time and overnight changed the rules of the possible in popular music for all time.

About the Author

Greil Marcus is the author of Bob Dylan by Greil Marcus, When that Rough God Goes Riding, The Shape of Things to Come, Mystery Train, Dead Elvis, In the Fascist Bathroom, Double Trouble, Like a Rolling Stone, and The Old Weird America; a twentieth anniversary edition of his book Lipstick Traces was published in 2009.

With Werner Sollors he is the editor of A New Literary History of America, published last year by Harvard University Press. Since 2000 he has taught at Princeton, Berkeley, Minnesota, and the New School in New York; his column "Real Life Rock Top 10" appears regularly in the Believer. He has lectured at U Cal, Berkeley, The Whitney Museum of Art, and Princeton University. He lives in Berkeley.

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 8.22 Inches (H) x 5.54 Inches (W) x .67 Inches (D)

Weight: .74 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 304

Genre: Music

Sub-Genre: History & Criticism

Publisher: PublicAffairs

Format: Paperback

Author: Greil Marcus

Language: English

Street Date: April 1, 2006

TCIN: 1001048119

UPC: 9781586483821

Item Number (DPCI): 247-51-4638

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Q: How does the author describe the song's impact?

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A: The author describes the song as revolutionary, remaining a call to arms and challenge for listeners today.
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Q: Who is the author of the book?

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A: The book is authored by Greil Marcus, a well-known musicologist and cultural historian.
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Q: What genre does this book fall under?

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A: This book is classified under the genres of Music, History, and Criticism.
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Q: What is the main theme of the book?

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A: The book explores Bob Dylan's song 'Like a Rolling Stone,' situating it in cultural and historical contexts.
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