Books

1. Rush: The Making of A Farewell to Kings: The Graphic Novel (2020) A fully authorized Fantoons graphic novel about the writing and recording of A Farewell to Kings, with the story centered on Rush's creative leap at Rockfield Studios and the album that gave fans “Closer to the Heart” and “Xanadu.”
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2. Geddy Lee's Big Beautiful Book of Bass (2018) Geddy Lee's large-format celebration of the electric bass, built around his personal collection of rare, historic, and visually striking instruments, with photography, interviews, stories, and deep appreciation for the instrument that shaped his sound.
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3. Rush: Wandering the Face of the Earth: The Official Touring History (2019) The official Rush touring history, compiled by Skip Daly and Eric Hansen, covering the band's live career from early Toronto-area shows through the final R40 tour, with tour dates, setlists, live-history context, and contributions from major Rush-connected voices.
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4. Rush: Album by Album (2017) Martin Popoff's illustrated album-by-album journey through Rush's studio catalog, using conversations and commentary to explore the songs, eras, production choices, and musical turns that shaped the band's recorded legacy.
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5. Contents Under Pressure: 30 Years of Rush at Home and Away (2004) Martin Popoff's 30th-anniversary Rush history, focused on the band's records, touring life, and long creative arc, with interview-driven material involving Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, and Neil Peart.
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6. Rush: Chemistry: The Definitive Biography (2006) Jon Collins' in-depth biography of Rush, following the band from the early Canadian years through decades of albums, tours, setbacks, reinvention, and the unusual chemistry that kept the trio's work distinctive.
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7. Geddy Lee's My Effin' Life (2023) Geddy Lee's memoir, tracing his family history, childhood, musical life, Rush years, friendship with Alex Lifeson and Neil Peart, and the road from Toronto kid to Rock and Roll Hall of Fame bassist, singer, and keyboardist. Published by Harper / HarperCollins.
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Anika Nilles' Pad Book (2020) A practice-pad method book by drummer, composer, and educator Anika Nilles. The book focuses on subdivision studies, mixed meters, hand independence, polyrhythms, accents, phrasings, stickings, and warm-up ideas for drummers. Published by Alfred Music Publishing in English and German editions.
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The Masked Rider: Cycling in West Africa (1996) A memoir of Peart's month-long bicycle journey through Cameroon.

Ghost Rider: Travels on the Healing Road (2002) Chronicles Peart's 55,000-mile motorcycle journey across North America following personal tragedies.

Traveling Music: Playing Back the Soundtrack to My Life and Times (2004) Essays linking Peart's life experiences to music and travels.

Roadshow: Landscape with Drums – A Concert Tour by Motorcycle (2006) Details Rush's 30th anniversary tour from Peart's perspective on stage and on his motorcycle.

Far and Away: A Prize Every Time (2014) Collection of essays on Peart's monthly motorcycle adventures across North America.

Far and Near: On Days Like These (2016) Sequel to Far and Away, continuing essays on travels and photography.

Far and Wide: Bring That Horizon to Me! (2018) Essays inspired by Rush's Clockwork Angels tour, blending travel and reflections on the band's lyrics.

Silver Surfers (2024) Peart's final work (posthumous), a coffee-table book on his passion for collecting Porsche 911s, with personal essays.

Clockwork Angels (2012) First novel in the trilogy, based on Rush's Clockwork Angels album, following a young man's adventures in a steampunk world.

Clockwork Lives (2015) Second novel, exploring the backstories of characters from Clockwork Angels.

Clockwork Destiny (2022) Final novel (completed posthumously by Anderson), concluding the trilogy's epic tale.

"Drumbeats" (co-written with Kevin J. Anderson, 1994) A horror-themed short story and not typically counted among his major books.