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Bob Dylan

Bob Batchelor
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      Bob Dylan transcends music. He has established himself as one of the most important figures in entertainment history. This biography examines the life and work of the iconic artist, including his groundbreaking achievements of the last two decades.In this thematically organized biography, cultural historian and prolific biographer Bob Batchelor examines one of the most important yet elusive figures in modern history. Rather than taking an exhaustive and cumbersome chronological approach to Bob Dylan's 50-plus year career, the author focuses on the most significant aspects of his life and accomplishments. This work examines the musician's life and career by placing him in the context of contemporary American history and culture. Dylan's music and lyrics are at the center of the analysis, while attention is also paid to how his image transformed as he moved from being the "voice of a generation" during the 1960s to becoming a bonafide rock and roll icon. Readers will appreciate the book for its in-depth, scholarly coverage that remains readable and engaging, and gain a full appreciation for Dylan's place in American history and cultural evolution.Provides extensive cultural and historical context that demonstrates Dylan's lasting impact on American historySupplies a comprehensive analysis of Dylan's iconic standing and influence on popular culture that readers will find fascinating, as well as underscores his status as more than just a singer, songwriter, or musicianBrings together disparate elements of biographical information, song and album analysis, and historical and cultural context not found in other works
      Format: CONTRIBUTORS: Bob Batchelor EAN: 9780313381027 COUNTRY: United States PAGES: WEIGHT: 0 g HEIGHT: 0 cm
      PUBLISHED BY: ABC-CLIO DATE PUBLISHED: 2014-01-22 CITY: GENRE: MUSIC / Genres & Styles / Pop Vocal, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Popular Culture WIDTH: 0 cm SPINE:

      Book Themes:

      Pop music, Rock, Popular music, Biography: arts and entertainment, Popular culture

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      Bob Batchelor, PhD, is James Pedas Professor of Communication and executive director of the James Pedas Communication Center at Thiel College, and director of marketing and media for The John Updike Childhood Home Museum in Reading, PA.
      Bob Dylan transcends music. He has established himself as one of the most important figures in entertainment history. This biography examines the life and work of the iconic artist, including his groundbreaking achievements of the last two decades.In this thematically organized biography, cultural historian and prolific biographer Bob Batchelor examines one of the most important yet elusive figures in modern history. Rather than taking an exhaustive and cumbersome chronological approach to Bob Dylan's 50-plus year career, the author focuses on the most significant aspects of his life and accomplishments. This work examines the musician's life and career by placing him in the context of contemporary American history and culture. Dylan's music and lyrics are at the center of the analysis, while attention is also paid to how his image transformed as he moved from being the "voice of a generation" during the 1960s to becoming a bonafide rock and roll icon. Readers will appreciate the book for its in-depth, scholarly coverage that remains readable and engaging, and gain a full appreciation for Dylan's place in American history and cultural evolution.Provides extensive cultural and historical context that demonstrates Dylan's lasting impact on American historySupplies a comprehensive analysis of Dylan's iconic standing and influence on popular culture that readers will find fascinating, as well as underscores his status as more than just a singer, songwriter, or musicianBrings together disparate elements of biographical information, song and album analysis, and historical and cultural context not found in other works
      Format: CONTRIBUTORS: Bob Batchelor EAN: 9780313381027 COUNTRY: United States PAGES: WEIGHT: 0 g HEIGHT: 0 cm
      PUBLISHED BY: ABC-CLIO DATE PUBLISHED: 2014-01-22 CITY: GENRE: MUSIC / Genres & Styles / Pop Vocal, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Popular Culture WIDTH: 0 cm SPINE:

      Book Themes:

      Pop music, Rock, Popular music, Biography: arts and entertainment, Popular culture

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      Bob Batchelor, PhD, is James Pedas Professor of Communication and executive director of the James Pedas Communication Center at Thiel College, and director of marketing and media for The John Updike Childhood Home Museum in Reading, PA.

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