A remarkable collaboration that is unprecedented in its scope and realization, this exquisitely wrought novel represents an artistic project between the bestselling science fiction author Kevin J. Anderson and the multiplatinum rock band Rush. The newest album by Rush, Clockwork Angels, sets forth a story in Neil Peart’s lyrics that has been expanded by him and Anderson into this epic novel. In a young man’s quest to follow his dreams, he is caught between the grandiose forces of order and chaos. He travels across a lavish and colorful world of steampunk and alchemy with lost cities, pirates, anarchists, exotic carnivals, and a rigid Watchmaker who imposes precision on every aspect of daily life. The mind-bending story is complemented with rich paintings by the five-time Juno Award winner for Best Album Design, Hugh Syme.
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"A stunning steampunk adventure." —Sci Fi magazine (September 2012)
"A very entertaining, elegantly written story." —www.BooklistOnline.com
"Nostalgic, weird and wonderful." —The Globe and Mail (November 2012)
"A thoroughly entertaining read. . . . The physical book is beautiful, inviting, and the perfect vessel for the story it contains." —www.PopMatters.com
"A mesmerizing spectacle of science fiction literature." —www.cbgxtra.com
"Dazzling locales, memorable characters and high adventure that will make you think long after you're done. What more can you ask from a book?" —www.SciFiPulse.net
"A grand adventure tale woven with threads of various themes enough to keep it fresh, exciting and engaging." —www.BookReporter.com
"Part pure adventure and part classical myth, the Anderson-Peart story is a fairy tale in the best sense of the word, Tolkienian and Chestertonian." —www.CatholicWorldReport.com
About the Author
Kevin J. Anderson is the bestselling science fiction author of more than 100 novels. He has written spin-off novels for Star Wars, DC Comics, StarCraft, and The X-Files and, with Brian Herbert, is the coauthor of 12 novels in the Dune universe. His original works include the Saga of Seven Suns series; Terra Incognita; Resurrection, Inc.; Hopscotch; and many others. He lives in Colorado. Neil Peart is the drummer and lyricist of the legendary rock band Rush and the author of Far and Away, Ghost Rider, The Masked Rider, Roadshow, and Traveling Music.
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By STEVEN RAE
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This book is a great read. Especially for anyone who is/was young and full of hopes, dreams and ambition like the central character, Owen Hardy. The book cronicles Owen's struggles for success, achievment and finding the answers to leading a meaningful life. All the characters and situations he encounters along the way make for an entertaining story.
Fans of the band Rush will get a kick picking out the various lyrics and album titles that are woven in throughout the storyline.
Fans of the band Rush will get a kick picking out the various lyrics and album titles that are woven in throughout the storyline.
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By Rev Ev
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Roll Jules Verne, HG Wells, a plethora of philosophers, travellers and dreamers into a tome that captivates the imagination and stirs the spirit. Highly recommended!
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It won't go down in my list of absolute favorites but it held my interest strong enough to make it a quick and enjoyable read. The main character is likeable and the concept of "The Watchmaker" being a mortal demi-god of sorts who strives to rule the world like.....welll.....clockwork, is an intersting one. The concept of it blending this adventurous story with the concept album of the same name will make it a must read for any Peart or Rush fan. It's not a outstanding book but it has all the right elements to make it a fun read.
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There was a lot of promise here...
...but this book doesn't make use of it. Maybe because the ground was so fertile the author felt it necessary to cover as much of it as possible. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Robert Burgess
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Clock Works Angles
First, I would like to give credit to the authors and ECW Publishing for offering a complimentary e book to all readers who purchased the hardcover. Read more
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