{"product_id":"iconic-albums-bob-dylan-richard-ward-9798280643109","title":"Iconic Albums - Bob Dylan - Blonde on Blonde","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIconic Albums - Bob Dylan - Blonde on Blonde\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy Richard Ward\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStep into the whirlwind world of \u003ci\u003eBlonde on Blonde\u003c\/i\u003e, the groundbreaking double album that redefined the boundaries of rock, poetry, and recording itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this riveting exploration, music historian Richard Ward guides you through the tangled brilliance behind Bob Dylan's 1966 masterpiece. From the electric revolution that alienated folk purists to the chaotic studio sessions in Nashville that birthed Dylan's legendary \"thin, wild mercury sound,\" this book dives deep into the art, ambition, and alchemy of an album that changed music forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside, you'll discover: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe artistic transformation that led Dylan from protest poet to rock icon\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe revolutionary shift to Nashville and the creation of the first double album in rock history\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eInsight into the legendary Nashville Cats and their crucial role in shaping the sound\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnfiltered looks at the surreal lyrics, drug-fueled sessions, and pressures of fame\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe stories behind iconic tracks like \"Visions of Johanna,\" \"Sad Eyed Lady of the Lowlands,\" and \"Rainy Day Women #12 \u0026amp; 35\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eRare insights into outtakes, alternate versions, and lost recordings\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a lifelong Dylan fan or a newcomer discovering the beauty and madness of \u003ci\u003eBlonde on Blonde\u003c\/i\u003e, this book is your backstage pass to one of the greatest albums of all time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Richard Ward\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798280643109\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/20\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 156\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.48lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.33d","brand":"Richard Ward","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48446749802751,"sku":"9798280643109","price":17.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_e4ef95e7-e2f5-49f4-a217-8c9938988800.jpg?v=1777226709","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/iconic-albums-bob-dylan-richard-ward-9798280643109","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}