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“I Was immediately Obsessed.”

Carol Casper's Lifelong Path With Dylan - An In-Depth Interview.

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Daniel Hildebrand
Oct 07, 2025
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Today we’re proud to present something truly special: an in-depth conversation with Carol Casper, the legendary archivist behind the Casper Collection—nearly 80 Bob Dylan concerts captured on film between 1989 and 2002.

In this paid-subscriber-only feature, Carol shares her Dylan story in-depth. How did a 14-year-old art student become one of the most dedicated documentarians in Dylan history? What drove her to sneak a camera into venues for over a decade, and what did she discover about Dylan’s expressions, gestures, and mysterious stage presence that no audio recording could ever capture?

She also shares the story of a small act of kindness that changed everything, and her candid thoughts on whether her films demystify Dylan—or deepen the mystery in another way.

It’s a rare, detailed, and deeply human look behind the lens of a fan who became part of Dylan’s living history.

Enjoy! And thank you, Carol!

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