The New Amazing Grace

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Discover the captivating journey of Ed Sanders over a remarkable 13-year period, blending personal memoir, cultural insight, and creative milestones. This book offers a rare glimpse into the life of the author, musician, and private individual.

An intimate and vivid chronicle of Ed Sanders’ life, work, and collaborations from 1992 to 2004.

The New Amazing Grace takes you alongside Ed Sanders as he navigates his daily life in a peaceful, semi-rural Woodstock setting, sharing his home with his wife Miriam Sanders, a painter and writer, and their daughter Deirdre. Surrounded by both tame deer and wild bears, this backdrop frames a period of intense creativity and productivity.

During these years, Sanders completes major works such as the musical play Cassandra and the first three volumes of the epic America, A History in Verse. He also embarks on the ambitious project The New Amazing Grace, a musical marathon of fresh verses added to the classic hymn, created in collaboration with notable figures like Allen Ginsberg and Pete Seeger.

Beyond his artistic endeavors, the book offers insight into his involvement in local politics, newspaper publishing, and project management. It also paints a lively and personal portrait of the era and the fascinating people Sanders encountered along the way.

Richly illustrated with archival photographs and Sanders’ own charming drawings-often inspired by Egyptian glyphs-this volume also includes a treasure trove of his poems and brief essays. Dive into this engaging collection from one of America’s most prolific writers, presented in English and brought to life in full color.

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