{"product_id":"the-indianapolis-anthology-9781948742917","title":"The Indianapolis Anthology","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart of Belt's city anthology series, a reconsideration of one of America's most misunderstood cities.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIs Indianapolis just another midwestern city to fly over on the way to bigger and better destinations? Or is it, as locals know, a place where different peoples and ideals converge to create a rich cultural center? \u003cem\u003eThe Indianapolis Anthology\u003c\/em\u003e showcases Naptown's vibrancy and diversity with pieces from journalists, poets, historians, established community voices, and first-time writers. The Circle City is more than the home of the Indianapolis 500, John Dillinger, Kenneth \"Babyface\" Edmonds, Kurt Vonnegut, Prozac, and Wonder Bread. In these pages, you'll find: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003elawn chairs in the beds of pick-ups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003ePunk rock in Naptown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003esuffragists and entrepreneurs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003ecement piet?s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003edog bakeries and yoga studios\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003ered brick bungalows and war memorials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003esteakburgers and Mexican seafood; pho and sauerbraten.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn other words, you'll find images from a city that is truly a cross section of today's America. Edited by Norman \"Buzz\" Minnick and with contributions from Etheridge Knight, Terrance Hayes, Michael Martone, and Karen Kovacik.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn insiders' look that will make you see a great midwestern city in a brand-new light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNorman \"Buzz\" Minnick\u003c\/b\u003e came of age in the 1980s punk scene of Louisville, Kentucky and was the front man for the influential hardcore band, Bush League. His previous books include the poetry collections \u003cem\u003eTo Taste the Water\u003c\/em\u003e (winner of the First Series Award from Mid-List Press) and \u003cem\u003eFolly\u003c\/em\u003e (Wind Publications). He lives in Indianapolis.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Belt Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50682064371986,"sku":"9781948742917","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_32fd0183-7e79-42d8-b2f2-5944f3af14e9.jpg?v=1733963090","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-indianapolis-anthology-9781948742917","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}