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Crash Burn Love.


Crash Burn Love

Bill Lowenburg

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Demolition derbies demolition derby
n.
A contest in which drivers crash old cars into each other until only one is left running.
 are an enigma to much of America. What makes demolition derby drivers willingly get into mindless wrecks Wrecks is a one-man play by Neil LaBute, that was first staged in Cork, Ireland. It made its American debut at the Public Theater (in an extended run) in New York City in 2006. Both productions starred Ed Harris and were directed by LaBute. ? "Crash Burn Love" is a collection of photographs and essays by author Bill Lowenburg, exploring this sport. The photos, although black and white, capture both the smash action of the demolition derby and the faces of the fans who look on in amazement, cheering the supposed madness on. A deep look into the sport, "Crash Burn Love" is an ideal coffee table book for anyone intrigued by demolition derbies.
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