Inspired Madness The Gifts of Burning Man

In part a nonfiction discussion of the Burning Man festival, in part a poetic romp through Nevada' s Black Rock desert, "Inspired Madness" is both an irreverent introduction for those curious about the notorious event and an exhilarating reminiscence for veteran " burners." Loosely structured around a week at Burning Man, the book combines a history of the festival with personal stories and social commentary, juxtaposing images and stories to capture a sense of the wild and unpredictable nature of life on the Playa. Throughout the week, readers are taken on a memorable ride, exploring the festival itself and meeting Owl, an eccentric beatnik and one of the organizers of the Delphic Delirium Camp: Lolo, Jah, Scarlett, and other larger-than-life figures. Interweaving dialogue, anecdotes, and stream-of-consciousness narrative with historical, sociological, and political observation," Inspired Madness" evokes the half-waking, half-dreaming quality of the Burning Man experience.Pendell, Dale is the author of 'Inspired Madness The Gifts of Burning Man', published 2006 under ISBN 9781583941720 and ISBN 158394172X.