Musician Bob Dylan this year was awarded the Nobel prize in literature. Despite the fact that this event seemingly happy, and the award, Dylan was in no hurry to react to the news of his new title.

Representatives of the Nobel Committee still didn’t manage to get the contractor to report his award in person, but his award Bob finally responded.

On the official website of musician sells his CDs and books, 17 Oct 2016 appeared an explanation of the publication “The Lyrics 1961-2012″ — “winner of the Nobel prize for literature”. Technically it was for this book of song lyrics, with the words “for the creation of a new poetic imagery in the American song tradition”, he was awarded. Its re-release will be available on 1 November.

The awarding of Nobel laureates to be held on 10 December in Stockholm. Will there be a Dylan, is unknown.