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PublisherECW Press

ISBN-101770410589

ISBN-139781770410589

eBay Product ID (ePID)102927818

Product Key Features

Book TitleFar and Away : a Prize Every Time

Number of Pages260 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2011

TopicCultural Heritage, Motorcycles / General, Composers & Musicians, Individual Composer & Musician, Genres & Styles / Pop Vocal

IllustratorYes

GenreMusic, Transportation, Biography & Autobiography

AuthorNeil Peart

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1 in

Item Weight38.7 Oz

Item Length10 in

Item Width8 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

Dewey Edition22

Reviews"A ride well worth taking for those who seek the journey more than the destination." — Kirkus (April 1, 2011), "A ride well worth taking for those who seek the journey more than the destination." -- Kirkus (April 1, 2011)

Dewey Decimal786.9/166092

Table Of ContentIntro: A Prize Every Time 1. That's The Way We Roll: July 2007 2. Every Road Has Its Toll: August 2007 3. Shunpikin' It Old Skool: September 2007 4. Haste Ye Back: November 2007 5. The Hour Of Arriving: December 2007 6. The Best February Ever: March 2008 7. South By Southwest: May 2008 8. When The Road Ends: June 2008 9. Independence Day: July 2008 10. The Drums Of October: November 2008 11. December In Death Valley: December 2008 12. A Winter's Tale Of Summers Past: February 2009 13. The Quest For The Phantom Tower: March 2009 14. Under The Marine Layer: June 2009 15. A Little Yellow Cabin On Yellowstone Lake: August 2009 16. The Ballad Of Larry And Suzy: September 2009 17. Autumn Serenade: November 2009 18. Fire On Ice: February 2010 19. Time Machines: May 2010 20. Theme And Variations: August 2010 21. Cruel Summer: September 2010 22. The Power Of Magical Thinking: November 2010 Outro: The Prize

SynopsisRush drummer Neil Peart lets us ride with him along the backroads of North America, Europe, and South America, sharing his experiences in personal reflections and full-color photos. Spanning almost four years, these 22 stories are open letters that recount adventures both personal and universal., Rush drummer Peart relates nearly four years of band tours, road trips, and personal discoveries in this introspective travelogue. From the ups and downs of a professional artist to the birth of a child, this revealing narrative recounts 22 adventures from rock's foremost drummer, biker enthusiast, husband, and father., Following in the tradition of Ghost Rider and Traveling Music , Rush drummer Neil Peart lets us ride with him along the backroads of North America, Europe, and South America, sharing his experiences in personal reflections and full-color photos. Spanning almost four years, these twenty-two stories are open letters that recount adventures both personal and universal -- from the challenges and accomplishments in the professional life of an artist to the birth of a child. These popular stories, originally posted on Neil's website, are now collected and contextualized with a new introduction and conclusion in this beautifully designed collector's volume. Fans will discover a more intimate side to Neil's very private personal life, and will enjoy his observations of natural phenomena. At one point, he anxiously describes the birth of two hummingbirds in his backyard; at the same time, his wife is preparing for the birth of their daughter -- a striking synchronicity tenderly related to readers. A love of drumming, nature, art, and the open road threads through the narrative, as Neil explores new horizons, both physical and spiritual. This is the personal, introspective travelogue of rock's foremost drummer, enthusiastic biker, and sensitive husband and father. Far and Away is a book to be enjoyed again and again, like letters from a distant friend., Rush drummer Neil Peart lets readers ride along on his numerous road trips through North America, Europe and South America, sharing his experiences in personal reflections and full-colour photos. Spanning almost four years, these 22 stories are open letters that recount adventures both personal and universal - from the challenges and accomplishments in the professional life of an artist to the birth of a child. A love of drumming and the open road threads through the narrative as Peart explores new horizons - both physical and spiritual.

LC Classification NumberML417