Rake at the Gates of Hell: Shane MacGowan in Context

[NewJerseyRich]

Rake at the Gates of Hell: Shane MacGowan in Context ....
is a mix of Irish history and culture, biography, and music criticism. It explores Shane MacGowan’s art by juxtaposing details of his life with those elements of Irish culture and history that inform the themes in his work. The book presents MacGowan’s life chronologically, supplementing information on Irish history and culture at those points where it can best illuminate MacGowan’s story. His career with the Nips, the Pogues, and the Popes is covered extensively. The book includes critical assessments of significant live performances and all studio recordings made with each of these three bands. MacGowan’s life story is told warts and all. His hedonistic lifestyle and history of substance abuse is reported in a way that neither sensationalizes nor minimizes the facts. The text is enlivened by extensive quotations, primarily from MacGowan himself, which were either taken from conversations with the author or culled from published interviews.

The book explores several themes prominent in MacGowan’s work. Foremost among these are Irish Republicanism, the Irish Republican Army, Irish emigration, and various factors that contribute to Irish emigration. While the discussion of these topics is not exhaustive, it is detailed enough to enhance appreciation of Shane MacGowan’s art. Moreover, Rake at the Gates of Hell: Shane MacGowan in Context is the only book yet written that chronicles MacGowan’s remarkable comeback with the Pogues, the band that fired him nearly two decades ago.

The Preface to Rake at the Gates of Hell: Shane MacGowan in Context will be posted on the Facebook page next week.

[firehazard]

If this is a book, it might be helpful to know who wrote it, who's publishing it, and when...

[NewJerseyRich]

If this is a book, it might be helpful to know who wrote it, who's publishing it, and when...

Sorry in my haste to post it appears I left out those details. Yes it's a book. Coming out in a few days. It will be available for a while only via a link on the Facebook page before the normal online book sellers. I'll post the link here as well. I met the author at the shows in NYC. He's worked on the book off and on for about 10 years. I'm looking forward to the book as he did get to interview Shane at length.

[Guest]

If this is a book, it might be helpful to know who wrote it, who's publishing it, and when...

Sorry in my haste to post it appears I left out those details. Yes it's a book. Coming out in a few days. It will be available for a while only via a link on the Facebook page before the normal online book sellers. I'll post the link here as well. I met the author at the shows in NYC. He's worked on the book off and on for about 10 years. I'm looking forward to the book as he did get to interview Shane at length.

So now, firehazard, you know who wrote it, who's publishing it and when it comes out. All part of the Medusa service.

[firehazard]

If this is a book, it might be helpful to know who wrote it, who's publishing it, and when...

Sorry in my haste to post it appears I left out those details. Yes it's a book. Coming out in a few days. It will be available for a while only via a link on the Facebook page before the normal online book sellers. I'll post the link here as well. I met the author at the shows in NYC. He's worked on the book off and on for about 10 years. I'm looking forward to the book as he did get to interview Shane at length.

So now, firehazard, you know who wrote it, who's publishing it and when it comes out. All part of the Medusa service.

Indeed, with such skill at the answering of questions NJR is obviously made for a career in politics.

[NewJerseyRich]

Sorry gents I don't know the publisher at the moment. I'm under the impression there may be some legalities with providing certain info. I left out the authors name until I confirm all is good to print.

[philipchevron]

Sorry gents I don't know the publisher at the moment. I'm under the impression there may be some legalities with providing certain info. I left out the authors name until I confirm all is good to print.

Such mystery. I'm guessing it's the new Thomas Pynchon.............

[NewJerseyRich]

For some reason I can't post the books cover image from FB. If anypne here can, please do.

[DzM]

For some reason I can't post the books cover image from FB. If anypne here can, please do.

[philipchevron]

For some reason I can't post the books cover image from FB. If anypne here can, please do.

Holy shit! Between this and the cover of Gavin Friday's new CD, we've entered a whole 'nother world of post-modernism.

For the few who don't know, the original figure in the centre of this iconic snap was that long streak of misery Eamon DeValera.

[Clash Cadillac]

I left out the authors name until I confirm all is good to print.

Is that not the author's name on the book cover?

[NewJerseyRich]

I left out the authors name until I confirm all is good to print.

Is that not the author's name on the book cover?

That it tis!

Thank you Bossman

[firehazard]

Good grief.

[guest]

Whats the link to the fb page to order the book?

[NewJerseyRich]

Whats the link to the fb page to order the book?

It's not up yet. Should be released any day now.