Several days later.
After Bob Dylan's review of "Harry Potter" and his personally written preface were delivered to Golden Dawn Publishing Group, Ms. Hassan immediately began to deploy tasks.
"Boss, you didn't say it wrong, did you?" a middle-aged man couldn't help but ask.
"Of course not, the preface for the release of the 'Harry Potter' book was written by Bob Dylan." Ms. Hassan scanned the people present.
A single stone stirred up a thousand waves!
Everyone present was incredibly surprised, and even more so, incredulous and excited!
"Oh my god ~ that's Bob Dylan!"
"Indeed, although we see him release new music albums every year, he's too low-key and hardly ever accepts media interviews."
"The last time he wrote a preface for another author's work was 10 years ago. We're so lucky."
The people at the publishing house immediately started whispering to each other.
"Lucky? Indeed." Ms. Hassan murmured.
Bob Dylan is a very unique old man, even when facing many important figures, he is neither humble nor arrogant;
When he's unhappy, he even throws tantrums at them.
In 2012, Bob Dylan was invited to attend the inauguration party when *** was re-elected as the President of the United States.
At that time, *** walked up to him like a fanboy, reaching out to shake his hand. But Bob Dylan was dismissive, saying: "I can't shake your hand today, because I'm going to use these hands to paint later."
He was still so defiant even when facing the President of the United States!
Another time, *** held a concert at the White House to commemorate the American civil rights movement and invited Dylan to perform. Dylan remained unconventional, not only refusing to participate in rehearsals but also showing no interest in the photo session with the presidential couple on the day of the concert.
"If he did anything else, he wouldn't be Bob Dylan."
*** said their only interaction was a ceremonial handshake.
When watching "Forrest Gump," many people were deeply captivated by the song "Blowin' in the Wind" sung by Jenny.
"How many times must a man look up, before he can see the beauty of the sky."
Those questions, sung softly to the sound of a guitar, seemed to instantly capture everyone's hearts.
While people were astonished by the melody of the song and the profound political meaning behind its lyrics, it seemed no one expected it to come from a young boy. And this person was Bob Dylan, who later had a huge influence on American folk music and poetic literature.
"If Michael Jackson is the representative of American pop music, then Bob Dylan is a cultural symbol of America, a symbol of the culture of the times!"
Now, he personally wrote the preface for the "Harry Potter" book. Do you think the people at Golden Dawn Publishing House wouldn't be surprised?
Very shocked!
...In fact, when Bob Dylan's preface for "Harry Potter" was published in the media ahead of time, it immediately caused a sensation!
"Oh my God! It's actually Bob Dylan!" a young girl exclaimed, holding a newspaper.
How could she not know who Bob Dylan was?
You know, starting in 1981, Bob Dylan's articles were published in American middle school textbooks, and two at once.
On this day, many primary and secondary school students, and even university students, in America saw this preface to "Harry Potter."
"What kind of story is 'Harry Potter' that it could make Dylan personally write a preface for it?"
"Indeed, you know how many American writers and publishing houses wanted Dylan to get involved, but couldn't."
"I have to say, I'm starting to get interested in this book 'Harry Potter.'"
"Hmm, me too."
"We can buy it and read it then, after all, even Dylan loves it."
...Apple Inc.
CEO Steve Jobs pushed up his glasses and repeatedly confirmed the content in the newspaper.
"Hmph!"
"Kyle World, that scoundrel, has some capability, he actually managed to get Dylan to write a preface for a book published by his publishing house?!"
"Damn it ~!"
Jobs' tone revealed disbelief, and even a hint of jealousy.
As everyone knows, Jobs is a loyal fanboy of Dylan!
When Pixar Animation successfully went public, Jobs held a celebration party and invited Dylan to attend, but Dylan ignored him, which made Jobs, as a fanboy, very sad.
Jobs admired Dylan greatly, even to the extent of pursuing Dylan's ex-girlfriend.
When Jobs was in college, he broke up with his then-girlfriend just to date Joan Baez. At that time, Jobs was in his twenties, and Joan Baez was in her early forties. There was a nearly 20-year age difference between them, and Joan Baez was Bob Dylan's ex-girlfriend.
"'Harry Potter,' is it?" Jobs murmured, lost in thought...
Viacom Group.
Sumner Redstone, the owner of Viacom Group, Paramount Pictures' parent company, although very old, was also a fan of Bob Dylan.
"Who said I'm old and lack energy? You know I listen to Bob Dylan's folk and rock music every day. His songs tell me that I'm forever 30, no, forever an 18-year-old cool guy!"
This was something Sumner Redstone often said.
At this moment, Redstone put down the newspaper in his hand and dialed the phone on his desk.
It wasn't long before the call connected.
"Ms. Sherry Lansing, this is Redstone. Regarding the termination of the cooperation with Page Pictures, please arrange for someone to pay close attention to it again."
"Yes, that's right!"
"Especially this book 'Harry Potter,' you must investigate it. You know its preface was personally written by Dylan."
...Bob Dylan, he is a contemporary cultural symbol of America, a symbol of the times. As soon as his preface came out, it immediately stirred up the entire American populace.
Don't doubt it, he has that kind of influence!
Even today, Kyle and Ms. Hassan feel very lucky. Dylan's involvement really invigorated Kyle.
Especially Dylan's influence among American primary and secondary school students and the upper class, that is unparalleled.
In addition, UPN Television Network, WB Television Network, various paid American media, including major bookstores that cooperate with Golden Dawn Publishing Group, are all frantically promoting the first book of "Harry Potter."
Time flew by... August 3rd.
On this day, the first book in the Harry Potter series, "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone," officially went on sale across the United States!