Rush fans have something to look forward to next year, with the publication of Neil Peart: The Illustrated Quotes. The tome, which come on January 12th, 2021, "is the first and only Neil Peart quotes collection authorized by Neil himself. . . and also serves as a love letter to Peart and his beautifully-crafted words that have inspired and influenced millions around the world."
The press release for publisher Simon & Schuster's Peart collection reads in part: "As the drummer and primary lyricist for the multi-platinum selling rock band, Rush, Neil charmed the world with his introspective and eclectic writing. Heavily inspired by science fiction, fantasy, philosophy, and his many cross-country trips on his motorcycle, Neil crafted universal lyrics that encapsulated the social and humanitarian issues of the time."
Peart died on January 7th, 2020 at the age of 67, after battling brain cancer for the previous three years.