In 2020 he released his 39th studio album, "Rough and Rowdy Ways", to critical acclaim.
Nobel laureate and folk-rock legend Bob Dylan will release a new book on songwriting in November, his publisher Simon & Schuster said Tuesday.
"The Philosophy of Modern Song"—slated for publication on November 8—is the first book of new writing that Dylan has published in nearly two decades, since "Chronicles, Volume One" came out in 2004.
The beloved American poet and musical artist began writing her latest book in 2010, and it includes more than 60 essays that draw on the craft of songwriting as well as artists such as Hank Williams and Nina Simone, her publisher said.
Simon & Schuster head Jonathan Karp said in a statement: "The publication of Bob Dylan's kaleidoscopically brilliant work will be an international celebration of the songs of one of the greatest artists of our time."
"The Philosophy of Modern Song" could only have been written by Bob Dylan. His voice is unique, and his work expresses his deep appreciation and understanding of the songs, the people who bring those songs to life, and what songs matter to everyone. we."
Rumors of "History, Volume Two" have swirled for years, but fans will now have a "vision" until — or if — that version comes into public existence.
Dylan, who rocked the folk scene in New York in the early 1960s, has sold over 125 million records worldwide.
The 80-year-old has maintained a rigorous touring schedule, and is currently on a global scale to continue into 2024.
In 2020 he released his 39th studio album, "Rough and Rowdy Ways", to critical acclaim.
He notably won the 2016 Nobel Prize for Literature "for creating new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition."