".Dick Weissman, a onetime musician turned college professor who traveled in Dylan's circles early in his career, has written a compact guidebook that brings the songwriter's days and nights in New York, especially in his early years, to life. And while his book contains some welcome detours, like a discussion of Dylan's time in Woodstock, the heart of the sites and stories lies in Greenwich Village, that perennial capital of Bohemian art and progressive lifestyles." -- NYS Music "You don't have to be a Dylan fan to enjoy this book . Whether you love, hate, or are indifferent to his music, Dylan changed popular concepts of folk, songwriting, singing, and even the harmonica. And it all started when he moved to the big city in 1961. This little book (146 pages including index) helps us understand that momentous move and place it in context." -- Portland Folkmusic Society Local Lore "Dick Weissman has an incredible memory, has done superb research, and presents a vivid, accurate picture of the New York folk music scene of the 1960s.

He reminds me of old friends and old haunts in a fresh walk through a world I still miss. If you want to know about Bob's role in the 1960s folk music scene, read Dick Weissman's Bob Dylan's New York." -- Terri Thal, former manager of Bob Dylan, Dave Van Ronk, the Holy Modal Rounders, and Maggie and Terre Roche.