Down the Highway The Life of Bob Dylan

Since its first publication, Down the Highway has become an essential book for Bob Dylan fans and music enthusiasts, delivering the full, fascinating story of his life and work. Acclaimed biographer Howard Sounes interviewed more than 250 key people in Dylan's circle-including fellow musicians and Dylan intimates-and gained access to previously unseen material. This compelling and revelatory biography takes the reader on a journey from Dylan's childhood in a Minnesota mining town, through his rise to fame in the 1960s and the creation of the songs that have made him an American icon. Now, with new and expanded material covering the most recent years of his breathtaking career, Down the Highway remains the most comprehensive and candid book to delve into the life of the groundbreaking musician, poet, and artist, Bob Dylan Book jacket.

Howard Sounes is the author of eight nonfiction books including celebrated biographies of Paul McCartney and Charles Bukowski and the best-selling crime story Fred Rose. Mr. Sounes lives in London, England.