REAL MOMENTS BOB DYLAN by Barry Feinstein
HARDCOVER ILLUSTRATED BOOK
Foreword by Bob Neuwirth
• Artist: Bob Dylan
• Catalogue Number: VO10472
• Publisher: Omnibus Press
• Language: English
• Format: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 162 pages
• ISBN-10: 1847721052
• ISBN-13: 978-1847721051
• Dimensions: 25.76 x 1.98 x 32.66cm
Real moments is an illustrated Time Capsule bound to delight Bob Dylan fans.
The book features an incredible collection of photographs by Barry Feinstein.
Few photographers have enjoyed greater access to Bob Dylan than Barry Feinstein. Having taken the iconic photograph that appeared on Bob Dylan’s “The Times They Are A-Changin” album in 1963, Feinstein was subsequently invited to be the exclusive photographer on Dylan’s European tour of 1966 and US tour of 1974. These photographs from those sessions and concerts, many previously unseen are included in this book.
Preserving some of the most arresting images of Bob Dylan ever taken, Real Moments celebrates the award-winning work of photographer Barry Feinstein, the photographer behind some of the most iconic images of Bob Dylan captured.
‘Many can point a camera and push a button. Not everyone can make an image sing.’ – Bob Neuwirth
‘I was in a unique position, given complete access and trust. I liked Dylan’s work, he liked mine. He knew I would make him look interesting – and he was. I knew I was in the presence of genius.’ – Barry Feinstein
Real Moments – The Photography
Barry Feinstein first photographed Bob Dylan at the request of Columbia Records. Taken on the balcony of an NYC penthouse, the portrait Dylan hand-picked became the cover of The Times They Are A-Changin’ and is now considered a classic.
Two years later, embarking on the 1966 European tour, Dylan was dressed to kill in shades, polka dots and stripes. Every night, halfway through his set, his acoustic guitar was discarded in favour of a Fender Telecaster to the frequent jeers of folk purists in the crowd. Bob Dylan had ‘gone electric’ and was redefining the concept of popular music. In Barry Feinstein, Life magazine had a photographer equal to the historic moments he was witnessing.
Feinstein’s photographs of the 1966 tour are nothing short of extraordinary and form the backbone of Real Moments. Many have never been published, while others are deservedly famous. They include the image of Dylan standing on the rain-soaked quayside at Aust Ferry Terminal, Bristol, that came to grace the covers of Martin Scorsese’s No Direction Home.
‘The Aust Ferry shot with the limo is the picture that Bob likes; it told it all. It has depth, he looked cool and it represented the moment.’ – Barry Feinstein
When Bob Dylan made his return to stage after retreating for a time to his home in Woodstock, Feinstein was again chosen to accompany him. Using the same cameras, Barry caught yet more extraordinary moments on film: Dylan with a rare ear-to-ear grin as he stands in front of a rapturous audience at the LA Forum; lying on the floor of his dressing room before a show; roaming art galleries; and meeting with Governor Jimmy Carter.
‘After this tour ended I said I would never go on another tour again because it would never be as great as this.’ – Barry Feinstein
” with notations throughout by Feinstein, this is a highly original visual biography from a unique perspective, both as an onlooker and confidante” Q
“There are wonderful snapshots here of Dylan.” The Observer
“Great coffee table book” John A.
Real Moments – About the Author
Award winning photographer Barry Feinstein is among the most respected of American photographers having produced 500 album covers for artists including Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Gram Parsons, Eric Clapton and Janis Joplin. His work has also appeared in Rolling Stone, Q, Mojo, Esquire, Life, Time and Newsweek magazines. He has also photographed many Hollywood and political figures. He lives in Woodstock, Upstate New York.
