The speaker shares an upcoming book based on their band's European tour, exploring philosophy, art, and autobiographical narrative. They discuss their unique perspective on Nietzsche's ideas about art. The author reflects on writing a book during the pandemic, despite having more experience touring America. They talk about the struggles of finding a literary agent and the impact of the coronavirus on the publishing industry. Finally, they announce the release of their book and encourage listeners to support them as free members on Patreon.
The Ritual Madness of Rock and Roll is a novel that combines elements of autobiography and philosophy, exploring the purpose and value of art and drawing influences from Nietzsche and Tolstoy.
The author's book captures his experiences and philosophical musings during a European tour with his band, offering a genuine and unembellished account that serves as the backstory of his Nietzsche podcast.
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The Book: The Ritual Madness of Rock and Roll
The podcast episode announces the upcoming publication of the author's book, titled The Ritual Madness of Rock and Roll. The book is a novel that combines elements of autobiography and philosophy, focusing on the author's experiences during a European tour with his band. It explores questions about the purpose and value of art, drawing influences from various philosophers such as Nietzsche and Tolstoy. The author also highlights the personal significance of the book, as it captures a pivotal time in his life and serves as the backstory of his Nietzsche podcast.
The Challenges of Writing Autobiographically
The author explains that writing about the European tour was an interesting endeavor due to the conflicting and complex emotions experienced during that time. He describes the tour as a mix of highs and lows, both fulfilling and disappointing, and a test on various aspects of his life. The author acknowledges the fallibility of memory and notes that writing about the tour offered the best opportunity to capture the detailed travelogue of those events. The book aims to provide readers with a genuine and unembellished account, rather than turning real people and experiences into fictional plot points.
The Relationship Between the Book and the Podcast
The author emphasizes the connection between the book and his Nietzsche podcast. He states that while the book is not strictly Nietzschean, it covers similar themes explored in the podcast. The author's experiences and philosophical musings during the European tour influenced the creation of the podcast. He hopes that fans of the podcast will find the book engaging and that it will generate support for future publications. The author encourages listeners to join his email list through Patreon and expresses gratitude for the support of his audience.