{"product_id":"robert-forsters-danger-in-the-past-9798765128077","title":"Robert Forster's Danger in the Past","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHere is an in-depth exploration of Robert Forster's debut solo album, \u003ci\u003eDanger in the Past\u003c\/i\u003e (1990). \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDublin, Ireland. That World Cup summer of 1990. A 21-year-old poet listens entranced when his friend puts on an LP, \u003ci\u003eThe Go-Betweens: 1978-1990\u003c\/i\u003e. As the city outside goes football crazy, the poet discovers his new favorite band and learns that he'll never see them live: they have recently split up. Meanwhile in Berlin, Robert Forster has just celebrated his 33rd birthday in the midst of recording his solo album \u003ci\u003eDanger in the Past \u003c\/i\u003eat Hansa Studios with members of the Bad Seeds. An instant classic, the record restates Forster's credentials as a great singer-songwriter. For all that he remains a cult figure, the artist knows how good he is and hopes that the record-buying public will one day know it too. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book introduces an enduring album to new listeners while offering the ultimate companion to fans who regard \u003ci\u003eDanger in the Past\u003c\/i\u003e as a true rock'n'roll friend.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePatrick Chapman\u003c\/b\u003e has authored 16 books since 1991. His tenth poetry collection \u003ci\u003eThe Following Year \u003c\/i\u003e(2024) was shortlisted for the 2025 Farmgate Café National Poetry Award. Other writing includes audio dramas for \u003ci\u003eDoctor Who \u003c\/i\u003e(Big Finish) and \u003ci\u003eDan Dare\u003c\/i\u003e (BBC Radio 4Xtra), a short film and television for children. He lives in Dublin, Ireland.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Academic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51623797883154,"sku":"9798765128077","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_2b02bd8d-d6b3-49a2-920d-387f2c1b5487.jpg?v=1758646848","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/robert-forsters-danger-in-the-past-9798765128077","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}