Sublime's Brad Nowell: Crazy Fool (Portrait of a Punk) [Paperback]

Heidi Siegmund Cuda (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0970736002 | ISBN-13: 978-0970736000 | Publication Date: December 25, 2000 | Edition: 1st

Title: Biography of Sublime's Brad Nowell This is the first book ever about multi-platinum ska/punk/reggae band Sublime's frontman Brad Nowell. Inspired by the rich musical legacy he left behind, "Crazy Fool" is a 152-page stunning, visual interpretation of the late musician, who became the posthumous voice of the extreme generation. A collaboration between the Estate of Bradley Nowell and author Heidi Siegmund Cuda, "Crazy Fool" is a rule-shattering, graphic biography that takes as many chances as Sublime's music--indeed, the music that inspired it. Contributors include Brad's father, James Nowell; his widow, Troy Nowell; Sublime drummer Bud Gaugh and bassist Eric Wilson; and sister, Kellie O'Reilly--among others. Each section contains rare photos and original artwork. Check out sublimebook.com to view sample pages. Proceeds from the sale of "Crazy Fool" go to the Jakob James Nowell Scholarship Fund.

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About the Author

Heidi Siegmund Cuda's previous books include "The Ice Opinion: Who Gives a Fuck?" with rapper/actor Ice T and "Got Your Back: Protecting Tupac in the Hard-core World of Gangsta Rap", a collaboration with Tupac Shakur's bodyguard, Frank Alexander, which details the last year of Tupac's troubled life. Cuda is also the Los Angeles Times Club Buzz columnist and an Emmy-nominated Fox News producer (Fox Rox!, Snow Punks).

Product Details

• Paperback: 153 pages
• Publisher: Lou Dog Publishing; 1st edition (December 25, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0970736002
• ISBN-13: 978-0970736000
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,340,510 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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52 of 62 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars An Average Tale of Greatness, July 6, 2003

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Kevin J. Jacobs "bison175" (aspen, CO United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sublime's Brad Nowell: Crazy Fool (Portrait of a Punk) (Paperback)

Has it really come to this? A glossy Sublime picture book? I guess it's for the folks who never got the Sublime documentary DVD to play in their VCR. Picture one of those ultra-glossy N.K.O.T.B. biography magazines and you've got the idea here.

I like the positive, fist-person testimony just fine, but this book needs a plot, a flow, and a brain. And, at times, a spell checker. More effort on the part of the author to hunt down the people who know the truth, even if they didn't idolize Bradley. Find a point besides, "Brad is swell".

I mean, did anybody dislike Brad? Get the scoop from the record execs that didn't sign him. He was a huge druggie, but no conversations with a dealer or two? Who made the final descision to boot Sublime from the Warped tour? He had trouble with the law but no case worker could be found?

I justify my purchase two ways. 1) I'm a huge fan and would probably buy a CD of Bradley sleeping. 2) The money goes to Jake.

I've listened to Sublime's music and Bradley sang with a brutal honesty that is nowhere in this book. He would be [angry].

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must for every die-hard Sublime Fan!, January 28, 2004

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Mary Collins (FPO, AE United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sublime's Brad Nowell: Crazy Fool (Portrait of a Punk) (Paperback)

From the moment I got this book, I haven't been able to put it down! If you want to read about Sublime and the life of Bradley Nowell this is the bible! The book has lots of unseen photos of Brad, Bud, and Eric and Brad's family and friends and yes, Louie dogg too! It gives an in dept perception of what a crazy life Bradley led from being devoted to his family and the demons of his drug addiction. If you think you've read and know about Sublime you haven't touch the tip of the iceberg until you read this book! My only regret is not buying this book when it first came out!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Honest and Insightful, April 16, 2001

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Andrew L. Jones (Fairhaven, MA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sublime's Brad Nowell: Crazy Fool (Portrait of a Punk) (Paperback)

A definite for any Sublime fan. Insightful; an honest look into Bradley from some of his closest friends. Interviews from Bud, Eric, Troy, and his Parents among others. (Although I was really expecting some verbage from Miguel, Ras MG, and Opie.) Excellent graphics; from photos of Brad as a youngster, to his school report cards and hand written essays and lyrics. A deeply sincere letter from Troy to Jake could be a tearjerker for some. Check it out!