Far and Wide ; Bring That Horizon to Me! - Softcover

Peart, Neil

Softcover

ISBN 10: 177041441X ISBN 13: 9781770414419

Publisher: Ecw Press, 2018

Synopsis

In May 2015, Rush embarked on their 40th anniversary tour, R40. For the band and their fans, R40 was a celebration and, perhaps, a farewell. But for Neil Peart, each tour is more than just a string of concerts, it's an opportunity to explore backroads near and far on his BMW motorcycle. This third volume in Peart's illustrated travel series shares all-new tales that transport the reader across North America and through memories of 50 years of playing drums.

About this title

Review:

"The art he draws with his young daughter is heartwarming; his refusal to bend for a Rolling Stone photographer is hilarious . . . Rush fans feeling nostalgic about the end of the band's touring days will likely enjoy the ride." -- Publisher's Weekly

"No surprise about Neil being a gifted writer after all the amazing Rush lyrics that he's written, but the pictures really put his books on the 'must have' list." -- WNCX Cleveland

PRAISE FOR PREVIOUS WORKS

"He has a keen eye for the physical beauty of the different landscapes he encounters . . . For rock fans and readers who enjoy a good road epic, this work will have great appeal." -- Booklist on Far and Near

"One does not need to be a Rush fan to appreciate Peart's story telling. It's a beautiful text, rife with interesting photos, anecdotes, and factoids" -- The Huffington Post on Far and Near

"Experience the sheer joy Peart takes in life and his passion for sharing it with others. Far less scandalous than 'rock drummer writes book' might suggest but far more interesting, too." -- Kirkus Reviews on Far and Near

"This is a fine travelogue that fans and general readers alike should enjoy." -- Publishers Weekly on Far and Near

"The reader is riding shotgun as Peart provides an intimate narrative of the places he's seen and the strangers he's met." -- Toronto Star on Far and Near

"With captivating illustrations by [Nick] Robles, it is easy to imagine the backdrop of the lives Miranda (and the reader) collects. Fantasy fans will be captivated by this steampunk version of The Canterbury Tales." -- Library Journal, starred review of Clockwork Lives

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From the Back Cover:

35 concerts. 17,000 motorcycle miles. Three months. One lifetime. Now in paperback

In May 2015, the veteran Canadian rock trio Rush embarked on their 40th anniversary tour, R40. For the band and their fans, R40 was a celebration and, perhaps, a farewell. But for Neil Peart, each tour is more than just a string of concerts, it's an opportunity to explore backroads near and far on his BMW motorcycle. So if this was to be the last tour and the last great adventure, he decided it would have to be the best one, onstage and off.

This third volume in Peart's illustrated travel series shares all-new tales that transport the reader across North America and through memories of 50 years of playing drums. From the scenic grandeur of the American West to a peaceful lake in Quebec's Laurentian Mountains to the mean streets of Midtown Los Angeles, each story is shared in an intimate narrative voice that has won the hearts of many readers.

Richly illustrated, thoughtful, and ever-engaging, Far and Wide is an elegant scrapbook of people and places, music and laughter, from a fascinating road -- and a remarkable life.

About this edition

• Publisher: Ecw Press
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 177041441X
• ISBN 13: 9781770414419
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 304