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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


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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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  • Paperback: 120 pages
  • Publisher: Frog Books; illustrated edition edition (December 26, 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 158394172X
  • ISBN-13: 978-1583941720
  • Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #79,110 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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As you arrive on the Playa, after your long drive through the spectacular desert of the Great Basin, after passing beautiful Pyramid Lake and miles and miles of sagebrush, and after waiting your turn in the line of already dusty cars, you come to the Greeters. Read the first page
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspired Writer!, February 4, 2007
By Jah (Oakland, CA) - See all my reviews
"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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4.0 out of 5 stars One of the best, March 13, 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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5.0 out of 5 stars It's Not what you think., 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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