Detail 01
Format
This product is the softcover/paperback edition.
Product detailSKU #1500000242193
Backbeat BooksA Perfect Union of Contrary Things - Softcover Edition
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A full-life-and-career portrait of Maynard James Keenan, presented in paperback with personal sidebars, contributor commentary, and photos.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Fans of Maynard James Keenan
- Readers interested in his life, career, and changing creative directions
- Readers interested in the book’s coverage of contemporary music and regional winemaking
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Readers looking for an abridged account
- Readers seeking a book without biographical narrative or personal commentary
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Scope
It presents a full account of Keenan’s life and career, rather than the previously available abridged version.
Detail 03
Contributors
Sarah Jensen partners with Keenan; Alex Grey provides the foreword.
Detail 04
Included material
Sidebars, anecdotes, commentary, and photographs supplement the narrative.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This is the softcover/paperback edition.
- 02The New York Times Bestseller statement applies to the hardcover edition.
- 03The book includes a foreword by Alex Grey, Keenan’s own-word sidebars, commentary from people in his life, and photos from childhood to the present.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this the paperback edition?
Yes. It is presented as the softcover edition and described as the first paperback presentation.
02Who is the book about?
It chronicles the life and career of Maynard James Keenan.
03Who contributed to the book?
Keenan partners with Sarah Jensen, and the book has a foreword by Alex Grey.
04What does the book include besides the main narrative?
It includes sidebars in Keenan’s own words, anecdotes, commentary from family, friends, instructors, and industry colleagues, plus photos from childhood to the present.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
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- Source Id
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