New Book Details the Creation of Bruce Springsteen’s Landmark Album Born to Run
A new book detailing the creation of Bruce Springsteen’s landmark album Born to Run has arrived. Tonight in Jungleland, by Peter Ames Carlin, was published on August 5, 2025, to coincide with the album’s 50th anniversary.
Access and Publication Details
Carlin’s book promises unparalleled access to Springsteen, his E Street Band colleagues, and the stories behind each track. Published by Doubleday, Tonight in Jungleland is being distributed in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
Significance of Born to Run
Born to Run — released August 25, 1975 — announced the then-25-year-old Springsteen as a major creative force. From the piano that opens “Thunder Road” to the filmic coda of “Jungleland,” the record’s anthems, including the title track and “Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out,” helped define his career and broadened rock’s emotional palette.
Insights into the Album’s Creation
Drawing on the rare access he cultivated while writing his 2012 biography Bruce, Carlin reconstructs the prolonge...