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Well I'm in. For all I know it could be terrible, but I love the idea of having a novelized version of a concept album - it's a perfect way to actually tell the story you want to tell, and then the album can serve as a way to sort of feel the story. That, for me anyways, is the ideal way it would work - here's to hoping.

And everything under the sun is in tune

But the sun is eclipsed by the moon

Kevin J. Anderson's "Clockwork Angels: The Novel" Now Available for Preorder

Clockwork Angels: The Novel is now available for preorder at Barnes & Noble. The hardcover preorder price is 44% off.

Sci-fi author and long-time friend of Neil Peart, Kevin J. Anderson, revealed on Facebook February 9th, today that he was writing a novelization of Rush's forthcoming album, Clockwork Angels:

After dropping hints for a while, finally the big announcement, a new project unlike any other I've ever done...and something that I consider very cool.

Most of you are aware of my long-standing friendship with Neil Peart, the drummer and lyricist from the legendary rock band Rush, as well as how much Rush has influenced my work. My first novel Resurrection, Inc. was closely inspired by the Rush album "Grace Under Pressure," and I can point to dozens of other novels and stories that bear a clear Rush influence.

For more than twenty years, Neil and I have wanted to collaborate on something MAJOR, a way we could tie together our imaginations, and at last that's happening.

I'm writing the novelization of Rush's forthcoming album Clockwork Angels, their first new CD in five years. Imagine if someone had written the novel of The Wall, Tommy, or Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band when those classic albums were released. For Rush fans, CLOCKWORK ANGELS is that project.

I worked together with Neil to flesh out the epic story told over the course of the music, as well as the artist Hugh Syme whose paintings fill the CD booklet. 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. To whet your appetite, Rush released the first two tracks, "Caravan" and "BU2B"-listen to those songs to get an idea of the story's beginning.

I'm writing the chapters now, incorporating the lyrics into the narrative, and having a fantastic time. More details to come, but for now-to quote a line from Caravan: "I can't stop thinking big."

For more on Kevin J. Anderson, visit his entry on this website's "Rush Inspired Literature, Film, And Pop Culture References" page here. You might also be interested in Neil's introduction to Landscapes, Anderson's short story collection. Lastly, check out Anderson's blog post from 2010 telling of his spending time with Neil during Rush's visit to Colorado on the Time Machine Tour. - Thanks to Ed at RushIsABand for the headsup!

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AtomicCrimsonRush Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: July 02 2008 Location: Australia Status: Offline Points: 14258	Topic: Rush-Clockwork Angels the Book Posted: April 21 2012 at 04:06
	I wont buy the novel bit I am considering the Classic Rock mag with Rush album http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=86383 Worth buying do you think?


Meddle71 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Newbie Joined: July 27 2009 Location: SK, Canada Status: Offline Points: 33	Posted: April 21 2012 at 02:43
	Well I'm in. For all I know it could be terrible, but I love the idea of having a novelized version of a concept album - it's a perfect way to actually tell the story you want to tell, and then the album can serve as a way to sort of feel the story. That, for me anyways, is the ideal way it would work - here's to hoping.
	And everything under the sun is in tune But the sun is eclipsed by the moon

PabstRibbon Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: November 26 2009 Location: Québec Status: Offline Points: 925	Posted: April 19 2012 at 15:48
	I will certainly buy it

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	Kevin J. Anderson's "Clockwork Angels: The Novel" Now Available for Preorder Clockwork Angels: The Novel is now available for preorder at Barnes & Noble. The hardcover preorder price is 44% off. Sci-fi author and long-time friend of Neil Peart, Kevin J. Anderson, revealed on Facebook February 9th, today that he was writing a novelization of Rush's forthcoming album, Clockwork Angels: After dropping hints for a while, finally the big announcement, a new project unlike any other I've ever done...and something that I consider very cool. Most of you are aware of my long-standing friendship with Neil Peart, the drummer and lyricist from the legendary rock band Rush, as well as how much Rush has influenced my work. My first novel Resurrection, Inc. was closely inspired by the Rush album "Grace Under Pressure," and I can point to dozens of other novels and stories that bear a clear Rush influence. For more than twenty years, Neil and I have wanted to collaborate on something MAJOR, a way we could tie together our imaginations, and at last that's happening. I'm writing the novelization of Rush's forthcoming album Clockwork Angels, their first new CD in five years. Imagine if someone had written the novel of The Wall, Tommy, or Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band when those classic albums were released. For Rush fans, CLOCKWORK ANGELS is that project. I worked together with Neil to flesh out the epic story told over the course of the music, as well as the artist Hugh Syme whose paintings fill the CD booklet. 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. To whet your appetite, Rush released the first two tracks, "Caravan" and "BU2B"-listen to those songs to get an idea of the story's beginning. I'm writing the chapters now, incorporating the lyrics into the narrative, and having a fantastic time. More details to come, but for now-to quote a line from Caravan: "I can't stop thinking big." For more on Kevin J. Anderson, visit his entry on this website's "Rush Inspired Literature, Film, And Pop Culture References" page here. You might also be interested in Neil's introduction to Landscapes, Anderson's short story collection. Lastly, check out Anderson's blog post from 2010 telling of his spending time with Neil during Rush's visit to Colorado on the Time Machine Tour. - Thanks to Ed at RushIsABand for the headsup!