Tarantula is a work of power, imagination and fantasy. Filled with word play and fields of humor, Tarantula speaks of plain and complicated truths. It is both very sad and very funny, because it is a journey through our life and times. Bob Dylan wrote Tarantula in 1966, but after being injured in a motorcycle accident he decided against publishing the book. Now that it is finally being published, it is easy to see why The New York Times long ago called Dylan the "poet laureate of young America." Since that time we have seen many writers make their statements and leave. Bob is still with us. The strength, variety and richness of his words and ideas prevail.

First published 1971 by The Macmillan Company