American singer-songwriter bob dylan announced on Tuesday the publication of The Philosophy of Modern Songwhich brings together more than 60 essays and is the first book published by the artist in 18 years.
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The work, which will go on sale on November 8, has been in the making for more than a decade, since Dylan began writing it in 2010, according to the publisher in charge of its publication, Simon & Schuster.
The essays analyze in depth the works of other singer-songwriters, such as Stephen Foster, Elvis Costello, Nina Simone or Hank Williamspoints out the publisher’s press release.
“The release of Bob Dylan’s brilliant kaleidoscope of work is going to be an international celebration of songs from the greatest artists of our time.”Simon & Schuster Chairman and CEO Jonathan Karp said.
“This book could only have been written by Bob Dylan. His unique voice and work express his deep appreciation and understanding of the songs, the people who bring them to life, and what the songs mean to all of us.”he added.
Although the writings of the Nobel Prize for Literature speak of music, “in reality they are meditations and reflections on the human condition”, specify the statement.
This is the first book published by the person in charge of Blowin’ in the Wind since 2004, when he published the first part of his biography, Chronicles Volume One. (I)
Source: Eluniverso
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