{"title":"Norman Nawrocki","description":"\u003cp\u003eDelve into the politically charged and provocative world of Norman Nawrocki. Discover novels, poetry and plays tackling themes of social justice, resistance, and radicalism. A must-read for fans of anarchist literature.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"anarchist-and-the-devil-do-cabaret-book-norman-nawrocki-9781551642048","title":"The Anarchist And The Devil Do Cabaret","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eChronicles an anarcho-rock''n''roll cabaret band touring the hard way--in a crowded van.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e When the internationally acclaimed rock''n''roll cabaret band Rhythm Activism toured Europe in order to promote their newest CD, it was through a Europe in transition that they traveled--a Europe marked by political and racial tension. Being equally at home in hard core clubs, poetry festivals, soup kitchens, the netherworld of squats, or urine drenched dives and youthfully, defiant haunts where cultural resistance rules, they drew immediate followers. The Anarchist and The Devil Do Cabaret is an amazing portrayal of that tour, told with a sense of humor, a down-to-earth perception, and in the tradition of Jack Kerouac''s On the Road or Henry Rollins'' Get In the Van.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Inspired by encounters with Europe''s new multi-racial underclass-- the working poor, street people, immigrants, refugees, marginalized youth, the aged--this book is not merely an insider''s look into the state of rock''n''roll, it is, as well, a commentary on the state of Europe in the late 20th century. In a wonderful reversal of tradition, every so often Nawrocki slips from his chronicles of life on the road into short fiction pieces. These stories, real and exaggerated, are filled with a cast of friends, lovers, and fellow travelers--panhandlers and anarchists, the unemployed and underemployed dreaming of better times, neo-Nazis and skinheads trapped in hateful lives, prostitutes risking everything, gypsy ghetto boys fighting racism, and even the sometimes riotous band members themselves.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Here is what some critics are saying about Nawrocki''s work:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Brecht\/Weil combo for the 21st century. - Brave New Waves, CBC Radio\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Delicious...astonishing....audacious. - Le Devoir, Montreal\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Highly recommended for the politically astute. - Broken Pencil, Toronto\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e A one-man tour de force. - Sunday Morning, CBC Radio\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e A stunning mix of violin, grating guitars \u0026amp; humour. - New Internationalist, London\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Caustic wit \u0026amp; cunning musical talent. - HOUR, Montreal\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Maddeningly eclectic \u0026amp; exhilaratingly challenging. - Eye, Toronto\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Mordantly funny, wickedly smart \u0026amp; musically fascinating. - The Winnipeg Sun\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Humanist, incisive \u0026amp; committed. - La Presse, Montreal\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e This book is fabulous. - CTV News, Montreal\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Never a doubt about the clarity of Nawrocki''s voice....it kicks the heads of authoritarian society. - Montreal Mirror\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Should be mandatory listening for members of Congress. - Puncture, Portland\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e One of the most refreshing souls you''ll ever encounter.- The Montreal Gazette\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Engaging, empowering. - Exclaim!, Toronto\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Your Black Flag piece blew me away. - Lawrence Ferlinghetti, San Francisco\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Brilliant mixture of sound and words. - Magnet, Philadelphia\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Subversively powerful, smart, welcome stuff. - The Globe \u0026amp; 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He is the author of four books of poetry, has over 45 releases with his bands, and has produced two documentary videos. 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