Haney, D. R.

Banned for Life

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ISBN 13:
9781427624994
author:
Haney, D. R.
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
Delancey Street Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2009
Pages:
416
Dimensions:
21.6 x 14 x 2.4 centimetres (0.5
Genre:
Fiction & Literature, General, Fiction & Literature,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 5 working days
£12.40

Description

Banned for Life by Daryl Haney and Duke Haney is a gripping tale of obsession, death, and purpose set against the vibrant backdrop of 1980s punk rock. When filmmaker Jason Maddox sets out to uncover the truth about his idol Jim Cassady, he finds himself entangled in a complex web of relationships and struggles that threaten to destroy him.

The book is a rollercoaster account of American pop culture, zigzagging between mosh-pit mayhem, barroom brawls, and a tempestuous love affair. With its unique blend of humor, pathos, and insight into the punk scene, Banned for Life has captured the hearts of readers who may not even be familiar with punk music.

With nuanced characters that leap off the page, this book is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in stories about obsession, identity, and the power of art to transform lives. Daryl Haney's writing is spot on, making it easy to become fully immersed in Jason's serio-comic adventures.

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