Written by Sarah Jensen, the lead singer of Tool, Puscifer and A Perfect Circle, the always controversial Maynard James Keenan already has an official and authorized biography, which bears the name of 'A Perfect Union of Contrary Things' and an expected release date for November 8, 2016 through Backbeat Books.
“The book traces Keenan's journey from his childhood in the Midwest to his years in the Navy, his years at art school, his time at a pet shop in Boston to being a center of worldwide attention, and his infliction on contemporary music and local wine production.
A complete representation of a versatile and dedicated artist; 'A Perfect Union of Contrary Things' pays tribute to all those people and places that shaped man and his art. Until now, Maynard fans have only had access to a shortened version of his story, but this book presents the failures, the scenes of disappointment and triumph, all those events that allowed him to take one step after another, to change direction. , to explore some amazing opportunities. They include paragraphs with their own words, various humorous anecdotes that illuminate the narrative, as well as comments from family, friends, teachers and colleagues in the industry. ”
Maynard spoke about the book: “I really didn't want to write an autobiography, not one in the first person. I preferred that the narrative be in the form of a story, as if you were part of the trip, with paragraphs written by me included, in my voice, to expand certain anecdotes and circumstances. But most of the time, she and I [Sarah Jensen] went on the phone a couple of times a week going over stories… ”
At this time, Maynard He is on tour with Puscifer in the United States and Europe, but is expected to return to the recording studio with his bandmates when he is finished. Tool to start working on the lyrics for the group's highly anticipated new album.
