Race of Angels: The Genesis of U2

by John Waters

Book Overview

U2's place in rock culture is already secure, but still the world celebrates them as an "Irish band." In this book, Irish journalist and friend of U2, John Waters, attempts to pinpoint the Irish... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1857022106
• ISBN13: 9781857022100
• Release Date: October 1994
• Publisher: Fourth Estate (GB)
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.

Customer Reviews

thoughtful and literary with indispensible interviews

This work aims to trace and muse on the experience of being Irish as reflected in the work of U2. As such, it is not an easy-read band bio, and is written at let's say college level. However, the long interviews, especially of Bono, cover material that is just not found anywhere else; U2's remarks here have an uncensored, just-between-Irishmen feel that is rare. The book, as hard as it is to find, is an absolute must-read for anyone interested in U2's Irishness, in their literary/cultural connections, or in their spiritual history -- it's full of amazing insights on all three. Generalist fans of the band should, of course, look elsewhere.

It's all laid out plain and simple.

This book is an accessible biographical work. It doesn't get bogged down too much in the details which is good for people who have short attention spans (like me).I liked it. I've read it a few times.