Darran's father survived the height of the political violence in Northern Ireland and Darran came of age during the final years of the Troubles.As a young man, Darran lost his way in the midst of hedonism, division and isolation.
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Darran Anderson is an Irish nonfiction writer whose work delves into the complexities of the world with a distinctive voice. He crafts compelling narratives that explore a wide spectrum of subjects, from urban landscapes to the intricacies of the human mind. Anderson's prose is known for its engaging quality, prompting readers to engage deeply with the ideas presented. His writing offers a unique perspective that is both thought-provoking and illuminating.
- 2020
- 2015
Imaginary Cities
- 576 pages
- 21 hours of reading
Inspired by the surreal accounts of the explorer and 'man of a million lies' Marco Polo, Imaginary Cities charts the metropolis and the imagination, and the symbiosis therein.
- 2013
Outside his native France, the view of Serge Gainsbourg was once of a one-hit wonder lothario. This has been slowly replaced by an awareness of how talented and innovative a songwriter he was. Gainsbourg was an eclectic, protean figure--a Dadaist, poète maudit, Pop-Artist, libertine and anti-hero. An icon and iconoclast. His masterpiece is arguably Histoire de Melody Nelson, an album suite combining many of his signature themes; sex, taboo, provocation, humour, exoticism and ultimately tragedy. Composed and arranged with the great Jean-Claude Vannier, its score of lush cinematic strings and proto-hip hop beats, combined with Serge's spoken-word poetry, has become remarkably influential across a vast musical spectrum; inspiring soundtracks, indie groups and electronic artists. In recent years, the album's reputation has grown from cult status to that of a modern classic with the likes of Beck, Portishead, Mike Patton, Air and Pulp paying tribute