"Tarantula" is a unique literary work by Bob Dylan, created during the years 1965/66, a period considered a creative peak in Dylan's career. This book combines elements of an experimental novel and a prose poem and is often described as "surrealism on speed." It offers a fabulous journey through the cultural and social currents of its time and is characterized as a "feast of fools, lively and full of depth." Dylan's own words about the book, that it has "neither beginning nor end," reflect its unconventional structure and creative approach. The bilingual edition in German and English is complemented by an introductory foreword by Heinrich Detering, which sheds light on the context of Dylan's literary debut. With 384 pages, "Tarantula" provides a captivating read for anyone interested in Dylan's artistic work and the literary avant-garde.