Far and Away: A Prize Every Time Hardback - 2011

Name: Far and Away: A Prize Every Time
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Author: Peart, Neil
ISBN: 9781770410589

by Neil Peart

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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.

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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.

Details

Title Far and Away: A Prize Every Time
Author Neil Peart
Binding Hardback
Edition First Edition
Pages 312
Volumes 1
Language ENG
Publisher ECW Press, Toronto, ON, Canada
Publication date 2011-05-01
Illustrated Yes
Features Dust Cover, Illustrated, Price on Product - Canadian, Table of Contents
ISBN 9781770410589 / 1770410589
Weight 2.43 lbs (1.10 kg)
Dimensions 10.32 x 8.39 x 0.88 in (26.21 x 21.31 x 2.24 cm)
Themes
- Cultural Region: Canadian
Category Biography / Autobiography
Library of Congress subjects Lyricists - Canada, Motorcycling - Europe
Dewey Decimal Code B

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Citations

Kirkus Reviews, 04/01/2011, Page 0
Quill & Quire, 07/01/2011, Page 44

About the author

Neil Peart was the drummer and lyricist of the legendary rock band Rush and the author of Ghost Rider, The Masked Rider, Traveling Music, Roadshow, Far and Near, Far and Wide, and, with Kevin J. Anderson, Clockwork Angels and Clockwork Lives.