‘The Double Life of Bob Dylan’ is the definitive account of a shape-shifting genius’s early years

Even as a youngster, Dylan seemed to be aware of the importance of crafting his persona. Continue reading at 'The Washington Post'

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Bob Dylan Gets Tangled Up in Book Autograph Controversy

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HarperCollins pre-empts 'definitive account' of Trump presidency from Haberman

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