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Inspired Madness: The Gifts of Burning Man Paperback – Illustrated, December 26, 2006

by Dale Pendell (Author)
4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 13 ratings
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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.
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    120 pages
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    English
  3. Publisher
    Frog Books
  4. Publication date
    December 26, 2006
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    5.5 x 0.35 x 8 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    158394172X
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1583941720
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"Dale Pendell’s account...confirms the gaiety and sprightly insight of our free human community, naked or clothed, muddy, dusty, clustered or soclitary, sharing and being. Is this old-time paganism or a hint of some future utopia? For sure it’s in the present moment and Dale brings it down to hearts and minds."
—Gary Snyder, poet

"Like everything, it’s all in the sensibilities, and Dale’s are acute, perceptive, funny, profound, twisted, and decidedly anarchic. If that’s you, you’re holding a treat in your hand. If not, go back to Scarsdale and have a gin and tonic."
—Peter Coyote, actor, author of Sleeping Where I Fall

"Bravo! Viva! Whoopee! I found it to be of the page-turningest philosophical travelogues ever."
—Rob Brezsny, astrologer, burner, author of Pronoia Is the Antidote for Paranoia

About the Author

Dale Pendell is the author of the Pharmako trilogy. He has attended Burning Man since 1997.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Frog Books (December 26, 2006)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 120 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 158394172X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1583941720
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.35 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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J. Acosta
5.0 out of 5 stars Great stories for veteran burners and people who've never been.
Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2010
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Gives a great sense of what it's like to be there. I especially enjoyed the day by day weekly break down of the event and the different energy of each day and night. A good quick read and a good intro for virgins.
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Jah
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspired Writer!
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2007
"What is Burning Man?" Please read this book. This inspired work covers the modern-day history-making event with impressive conciseness and depth. Finish this delightful and philosophical "page-turner" and you'll walk away with the next best thing to being there. If you've never been, perhaps now you'll finally head straight for the Playa. If you've been once or many times, Pendell's work offers such refreshingly complete insight into this massive experience that this reader was reawakened from his slumber in the default world and transported Home once again. Thank you Dale.

More than just nostalgia-maintenance for Burners, however, this book provides a good socio-cultural analysis of Burning Man, allowing anyone a very real entryway into understanding what makes this art happening so special in today's times.
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john m.
2.0 out of 5 stars There's much better out there.
Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2015
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Really not much to say that's inspired about this book. I'm all about Burning Man but this book was boring.
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MissRose
4.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring Book!
Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2010
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This book filled me with enthusiasm for Burning Man and all that it represents. I literally read it in one sitting. It's short, concise, but full of life.

I haven't been to Burning Man, but this book has motivated me to attend, to see firsthand what it's all about.
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Louis Dallara
5.0 out of 5 stars It's Not what you think.
Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2007
This is a great book! It's an easy read, I loved it!
There's a lot of interesting food for thought in this book.
I wonder if I'll every stop thinking about Burning Man!
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John A. Mosbaugh
4.0 out of 5 stars One of the best
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2009
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This is one of the best Burning Man books to date. If you're collecting Burning Man tomes, make this part of your collection.
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dancemaker
2.0 out of 5 stars Two Stars
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2015
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a little bit crazy but also interesting read
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Bert
5.0 out of 5 stars DAle Pendell is a genius
Reviewed in Spain on October 21, 2019
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It's really sad that the author left our mortal plane, this book is a perfect description of what the burning was once and twice and thrice and more, from a direct witness, narrated with the Authentic Inspiration in his unmatchable style. Thank you Dale Pendell, thank you thank you thank you.

Lastima que no mas este en el plano mortal el autor, este libro es una perfecta descripcion de lo que fue el burning man.
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