Point Regarding Books Eye Scream
| Title | : | Eye Scream |
| Author | : | Henry Rollins |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Deluxe Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 219 pages |
| Published | : | February 3rd 1997 by 2.13.61 (first published February 3rd 1996) |
| Categories | : | Poetry. Fiction. Music |
Henry Rollins
Paperback | Pages: 219 pages Rating: 3.83 | 889 Users | 20 Reviews
Interpretation In Pursuance Of Books Eye Scream
"Work on Eye Scream started in 1986. I was crossing America constantly andexperiencing the morality shifts, attitudes, and rituals in different parts
of the country - the difference in the way people were in the Bible Belt as
opposed to New York City, the way blacks and whites interfaced, the
intolerance of homosexuality, the morality plays. I started to become aware
of how brutal the country is and how much ferocity, cruelty, and oppression
are inherent in the culture and how much of it was in me. I wanted to
document it and create a book that brought the whole thing to a boil and see w
here it left me off. In the summer of 1995, I finished the book and started
to edit. Re-reading the manuscript over and over, I realized all the things I
had picked up over a decade of playing Devil's advocate and it was inspiring
because it clearly defined who my enemies are. As an American, I feel it
impossible not to be infuriated by the way things are and have been. I refuse
to be happy about the day-to-day and go along with it. There's too much
spitting in my face and too much spitting in the faces of people who don't
know any other way of life. This book is brutal, and at times, funny. I know
that I will probably get a ton of shit for Eye Scream. Enjoy, or better
yet... don't." ---- Henry Rollins
Mention Books Toward Eye Scream
| Original Title: | Eye Scream (Rollins, Henry) |
| ISBN: | 1880985322 (ISBN13: 9781880985328) |
| Edition Language: | English |
Rating Regarding Books Eye Scream
Ratings: 3.83 From 889 Users | 20 ReviewsArticle Regarding Books Eye Scream
More Chicken Soup for the Misanthrope's Soul from Mr. Sunshine himself.Some of the poetry and images are disturbing in this one. I found myself reading through a part, then immediately going back and reading it again just to make sure it was really what it said. It does make you take a step back and look at yourself and your perspective on life. Interesting read.
short stories & dreams.
disturbing? yes, and then some. Eye opening? Unfortunately, yes. Did my eyes scream? Yes. and they still hurt. Rollins is AMAZING.
I always feel bad writing or talking about Henry Rollins' books. As a long time devotee of Black Flag, Rollins Band and Henry's spoken word efforts it kills me that I can only give Eye Scream 3-stars. Don't even wish to list the ones I would rate less.But I don't dismiss his writing, and continue to read his new stuff, because the real magic of a Rollins book is't the story: it's the inspirational power. At least for me. You see, I try to be a guy who writes from his gut - not from polished
1st Read: October 9, 1997 - October 21, 1997 (***** Rating) This is my first Henry Rollins book of which I connected to quite unexpectedly. I was well aware of who Henry Rollins is as the vocalist for Black Flag and the Rollins Band, as well as the actor, and the Spoken Word/Poet. I ate this shit up completely! After I'd finished this book, somehow I couldn't disagree that I agreed with much of what his viewpoints are in this world. In some regard, we are cut from the same block of stone,
I'm just going to say Henry Rollins is an interesting cat -
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