Greil Marcus is the author of many books, from Mystery Train: Images of America in Rock ’n’ Roll Music in 1975 to Folk Music: A Bob Dylan Biography in Seven Songs in 2022. With Werner Sollors he is the editor of A New Literary History of America (2009).
“Marcus is safely among the first three names a young rock writer will encounter (and pretty likely the first) so it’s interesting to learn what set him off.”—Michael Prodger, New Statesman “Essential for fans of Marcus and fruitful reading for anyone reflecting on the mysteries of art.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “Marcus remains lucid, erudite company. For music and film lovers and aspiring critics alike, this is a treat.”—Publishers Weekly “Rich. . . . The pages show a nimble, purposeful mind at work.”—Chris Vognar, San Francisco Chronicle “Marcus is a steady hand. . . . He (and his spirit force) still writes the best rock criticism over land and sea.”—Mark Watkins Reviews (blog)