This detailed analysis of Bob Dylan's songs focuses on the meaning and themes of his lyrics, and their relationship to his life. It has been translated into Japanese in 1983.
- BOB DYLAN'S LYRICS AND THEIR BACKGROUND, by John Herdman.
UK, Edinburgh 1981. Paperback advance publisher’s proof for the 1982 UK first edition, 160 pages. No page numbers to contents, no index
USA, Delilah Books 1982, 164 pages. ISBN 978-0933328181.
UK, Paul Harris Publishing 1982, 164
pages, hardback with dustjacket. ISBN 0-86228-019-2
UK, Paul Harris Publishing 1982, softcover. ISBN 0-86228-037-0
BOB DYLAN'S LYRICS 1961-1979,
The Magic Road 2021, softcover, 320 pages. ISBN 978-1914090134