Swan Songs

Discover the exhilarating journey in *Swan Songs*, a modern satire that delves into the life of Leonard Swanson, an aspiring hip-hop visionary from the quaint, obscure towns of north-west England. This engaging trade paperback, published by RANDOM HOUSE US in 2022, consists of 260 pages that combines humor with poignant commentary on the struggles of creativity versus societal norms. As Leonard navigates a series of factory jobs, he balances the demands of everyday life with his dream of recording the greatest rap album of all time. The narrative is infused with a sense of desperation and wit as Leonard experiences the absurdities of life, from battling the insidious Job Centre advisors to playing gigs for all but a handful of fans, earning what he can through booze, drugs, and the generosity of mattress finders on the street. This compelling read is not just for hip-hop enthusiasts but for anyone intrigued by the often-overlooked tales of creative endeavor amidst monotony. Gain unique insights into the artistic process and the reality of pursuing dreams against all odds. A must-have for readers searching for insightful humor and reflections on the artistic journey within the backdrop of contemporary UK culture. Get your hands on this unique offering that bridges the gap between reality and creativity, and let *Swan Songs* inspire you!

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781913462574
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2022
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE US
Pages: 260


Description:
An experimental and humorous modern satire about Leonard Swanson, a hip-hop visionary from the north-west of England, as he works in factories and tries to make the greatest rap album of all time.

"Unfortunately making the greatest rap album of all time was to be put on hold as the insidious Job Centre advisors had finally had enough of my shit. I would be forced to sign up to one of the town's two recruitment agencies, or I would be starved of weed money."

Leonard Swanson lives in an obscure north-western town - the kind that "has a knack for swallowing you whole". He is supposed to be making the greatest rap album of all time, Swan Songs, but instead is forced to work in one of the town's factories, "picking things up and putting them down for twelve hours in a giant white room".

Swan Songs follows Leonard as he works, quits, signs on, and travels the country, playing in small capacity venues for even smaller capacity audiences, for which he gets "paid in booze, drugs and a night on a bed bug-ridden mattress somebody dragged in from the street", all the while making the album he thinks will change hip-hop forever.

Part Alan Sillitoe and part William Burroughs, UK rapper Lee Scott's debut novel, partially based on his own experiences of becoming a rapper in Runcorn, is an experimental and humorous modern satire about the perils of being a hip-hop visionary far from the beaten track...


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