Rolling Stone has over the years published some of the best interviews with Bob Dylan, and in its new issue features an extensive discussion with historian and author Douglas Brinkley.

Here are some of the highlights available on-line. For the rest, pick up your copy at your local newsstand.

A gallery of all of his Rolling Stone cover appearances.

A gallery of his paintings.

Still to come this week, a look back at Rolling Stone's best Bob Dylan interview moments, a playlist inspired by Together Through Life, and Bob Dylan's thoughts on his upcoming ballpark tour.