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The Masked Rider details his physical and spiritual journey with photographs, journal entries, and tales of adventure. 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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 collectors volume. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFans 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 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 Neil Peart, enthusiastic biker, and sensitive husband and father. \u003ci\u003eFar and Away\u003c\/i\u003e is a book to be enjoyed again and again, like letters from a distant friend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaperback: 312 pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublisher: ECW Press (Sept. 1 2011)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLanguage: English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eISBN-10:9781770410596\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eISBN-13:978-1770410596\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eASIN:1770410597\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NEILPEART","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51476125516058,"sku":"6XAMRU166","price":27.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0973\/1883\/0362\/files\/6XAMRU166.jpg?v=1766169390"},{"product_id":"far-and-wide-paperback","title":"Far and Wide Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eThirty-five concerts. 17,000 motorcycle miles. Three months. One lifetime.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn May 2015, the veteran Canadian rock trio Rush embarked on their fortieth 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, its 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis third volume in Peart's illustrated travel series shares all-new tales that transport the reader across North America and through memories of fifty years of playing drums. 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Because it felt right to me, I guess the idea that I was just one of the wave riders\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn search of natural peace, I often drove out that way and up in to the Santa Monica Mountains. Out past Malibu to Ventura County, Id weave along barren ridges of rock and vegetation, the ocean always on one big side\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe waves were slow and gentle, or churned out a powerful, rolling rhythm Neil Peart\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSilver Surfers is a stunning coffee table book which is a departure from Neils previous literary works. As with his previous writings, it contains a compelling, detailed and at times, humorous narrative, yet the images take center stage. These beautiful images, many of which Neil personally curated, accompany his warm, personal story of how he built the collection, the joy he felt when driving them, and the many friends he made along the way.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe foreword, written by Neil's wife, Carrie Nuttall-Peart, provides an additional, personal perspective in to Neil's passion for cars, and the extraordinary influence they had on his life. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSilver Surfers is the final work of Neil Peart's prolific, legendary career, and is sure to become a cherished collectors item for decades to come. It is Neil's parting gift to those who loved him, but also for those who share a passion for automobiles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNeil's talent for the written word, passion for the open road, and desire to chronicle milestones in his life led to the publication of seven memoirs, including Ghost Rider: Travels on the Healing Road, Roadshow: Landscape with Drums, and Traveling Music: Playing Back the Soundtrack to My Life and Times. Collaborating with Kevin J. 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The book release was approved by Neil and in the works for prior to his untimely passing earlier this year. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNeil Peart was considered to be one of the greatest drummers to have ever lived. As the drummer and primary lyricist for the multi-platinum selling rock band, \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRush\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, Neil charmed the world with his introspective and eclectic writing. Heavily inspired by science fiction, fantasy, philosophy, as well as his many cross-country trips on his motorcycle, Neil crafted universal lyrics that encapsulated the social and humanitarian issues of the time. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile Neil is said to have inspired musicians that went on to form the likes of the Foo Fighters, Smashing Pumpkins, and Rage Against the Machine amongst others —with his lyrical chops, he contributed far more to the world than just lyrics. Neil also penned nine books, many that recount his trials and triumphs from decades spent on the road, giving the world affecting, memorable thoughts about life, loss, and inspiration. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePairing striking black-and-white illustrations from the acclaimed artists at FANTOONS with some of the drummer’s greatest quotes, \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNeil Peart: The Illustrated Quotes\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e keeps the beautiful words and musings of Neil Peart alive. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e Neil Peart: The Illustrated Quotes\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is the first and only Neil Peart quotes collection authorized by Neil himself. 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For the past seven years, he's dedicated himself to studying the history of the instrument that's been so essential to his career, collecting hundreds of basses from around the globe, 250 of which are presented here in breathtaking detail with specially commissioned photography by Richard Sibbald.\u003cbr\u003eRepresenting every tone in the bass palette, every nuance of the rock and roll genre as well as blues, jazz, pop, and country, this one-of-a-kind collection features so-called \"beauty queens\" pristine instruments never lifted from their cases as well as \"road warriors\" well-worn, sweat-soaked basses that proudly show their age and use. Complete with personal commentary from Geddy that showcases his knowledge both as a musician and an aficionado, this luxuriously produced volume is a revelatory look at the heavy hitters in the world of bass Fender, Gibson\/Epiphone, Rickenbacker, Hfner, Ampegand lesser known but influential global luthiers such as Antonio Wandr Pioli, Dan Armstrong, and Tony Zemaitis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book also features interviews with John Paul Jones (Led Zeppelin); Adam Clayton (U2); Robert Trujillo (Metallica); Jeff Tweedy (Wilco); Bill Wyman (The Rolling Stones); Les Claypool (Primus); Bob Daisley (Rainbow); Fender expert and owner of the legendary Gibson Explorer, Bass Ken Collins; veteran guitar tech for The Who, Alan Rogan; plus comments from many other great players across three decades of rock and roll.\u003cbr\u003eWritten in Geddy's singular voice, this book reveals the stories, songs, and history behind the instruments of his inimitable collection. Complete with an index and a graphically designed timeline of the history of the bass, as well as an up-close look at Geddys basses on Rush's final R40 Tour, his stage and recording gear from 1968 to 2017, and forewords by author and respected vintage expert, Terry Foster, and Rush band member, Alex Lifeson, Geddy Lee's Big Book of Beautiful Bass is the ultimate compendium for the consummate collector, musician, Rush fan, and anyone who loves the bass guitar.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780062747839\u003cbr\u003eISBN 10: 0062747835\u003cbr\u003eImprint: Harper Design\u003cbr\u003eOn Sale: 12\/04\/2018\u003cbr\u003eTrimsize: 11.50 in (w) x 11.50 in (h) x 1.9 in (d)\u003cbr\u003ePages: 408\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GEDDYLEE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51505518117146,"sku":"6XAMRU0173","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0973\/1883\/0362\/files\/6XAMRU0173.jpg?v=1767039975"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.rushbackstage.com\/collections\/featured-books.oembed","provider":"Rush Backstage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}