The Best of 2.13.61

by Henry Rollins, Various

An anthology of some of the most confrontational, thought-provoking contemporary fiction, poetry, journals and journalism in the market today. Culling over 300 pages of some of today's most thrilling writers, The Best of 2.13.61 Publications hallmarks our company's ten year existence. Excerpts include new material from Henry Rollins and Hubert Selby, Jr, as well as excerpts from Henry Miller's love letters, Nick Zedd's hilarious nihilistic New York urban spelunkings, Ian Shoales' undeniably witty social commentaries and so much more.

Genres: Fiction

339 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 1998

About the author

Henry Rollins (born Henry Lawrence Garfield; often referred to simply as Rollins) is an American singer-songwriter, spoken word artist, author, actor and publisher.

After joining the short-lived Washington, D.C. band State of Alert in 1980, Rollins fronted the Californian hardcore punk band Black Flag from 1981 until 1986. Following the band's breakup, Rollins soon established the record label and publishing company 2.13.61 to release his spoken word albums, as well as forming the Rollins Band, which toured with a number of lineups until 2003 and during 2006.

Since Black Flag, Rollins has embarked on projects covering a variety of media. He has hosted numerous radio shows, such as The Henry Rollins Show and Harmony In My Head, and television shows, such as MTV's 120 Minutes and Jackass, along with roles in several films. Rollins has also campaigned for human rights in the United States, promoting gay rights in particular, and tours overseas with the United Service Organizations to entertain American troops.

Reviews

[Marisa Jeanne · Rating 4 out of 5]

I mean, the writing is good but I think I've gotten to a stage in my life where hearing rock dudes talk about the hot chicks they've banged and the drugs they've done is losing personal interest for me. It IS edgy and in-your-face though and there were some great pieces. So yknow. If you're into that kind of thing do it up

[Miranda · Rating 3 out of 5]

A cool collab of very different authors.