Left of the Loop

Product Description Set in the mid 1980s, Left of the Loop chronicles the misadventures of two roommates living in a decrepit loft building just west of Chicagos famed Loop. Narrating the story is Spungkdt, a poet who uses the raw material of the surrounding meatpacking district to give his writing verve. His roommate Stark is drummer for a hapless rock and roll band pursuing ever-elusive success. Contemporary pioneers, they confront the ugly sights, rude sounds and foul smells of the urban frontier. With dark humor and biting wit, author Tim W. Brown smashes the popular myth that the 1980s were all about BMWs, cocaine and junk bonds for most young people, and he captures the essence of an historic neighborhood that has long since lost its soul to gentrification. About the Author Tim W. Brown is author of three novels, Left of the Loop (2001), Deconstruction Acres (1997), and the recently completed Walking Man. His poetry, fiction and nonfiction have appeared in over two hundred publications. From 1982 to 1999, Brown edited and published Tomorrow Magazine, a poetry zine featuring a diverse mix of underground and performance poets. Still standing after fifteen years in Chicagos rough-and-tumble writing scene, Brown has performed his work in dozens of settings, including bars, cafes, universities, bookstores and libraries.