The Never-Ending Present

Short Description

The first print biography of one of Canada’s most famous and impactful bands, The Tragically Hip, explores how the group has helped define today’s cultural conversations, including Gord Downie’s inspirational story and his role in reconciliation with Indigenous people.

Sales and Market Bullets

More than 11 million Canadians watched the final Tragically Hip show on August 20, 2016. Nine of their fourteen studio albums have hit number one on the music charts, and the band has won fourteen Juno Awards. All five members of the band received the Order of Canada in 2017.
Gord Downie was declared “newsmaker of the year” by Maclean’s in 2016 and by Canadian Press in both 2016 and 2017.
Contains extensive, exclusive interviews with peers, producers, and friends of the band.
The hardcover edition spent four months on both the Globe and Mail and Toronto Star bestseller lists.
“The definitive Tragically Hip bible.” — Toronto Life

Audience

The Tragically Hip fans
Canadian rock music fans
Canadiana fans
‘90s music and culture aficionados
Kingston, Ontario, regional appeal
Rock biography readers