Brooklyn Def Poet, Lemon Andersen's Award-winning Book, County Of Kings, Based On His Critically Acclaimed Solo Show Is Now Available In E-book

"In a masterful blend of verse, rap and dialogue, Andersen paints a highly original portrait of his beloved urban wonderland ."-ASSOCIATED PRESS. End Quote

New York, NY (1888PressRelease) December 07, 2011 - Lemon Andersen's COUNTY OF KINGS, produced by Spike Lee and the Culture Project, premiered at the Public Theater to glowing reviews from the NEW YORK TIMES, NEW YORKER, VARIETY, ASSOCIATED PRESS, and the VILLAGE VOICE. Within a few short weeks the the book version of the critically acclaimed solo show was in print. The print edition went on to win the Book of the Year Award at the 2010 New York Book Festival. Now, for the first time, the title will be available in digital format.

COUNTY OF KINGS is a jarring and poignant coming-of-age memoir told in a unique voice that seamlessly flows from compelling prose to hard-edged poetry without skipping a beat. The poetic and often times gritty narrative paints a vivid portrait of Lemon's difficult, yet at times humorous experiences growing up in New York City. This moving memoir seamlessly weaves a tale of survival and redemption. From the loss of his parents to AIDS, to serving time in prison for selling drugs, eventually finding hope and a new life in reading and eventually writing poetry. The e-book edition, distributed through Lulu.com, is self-published along with the print version of the book and the author's first book, a collection of poetry entitled READY MADE REAL. COUNTY OF KINGS is DOWN THESE STREETS meets THE HOUSE ON MANGO STREET for the hip-hop generation. This is the kind of memoir that redefines the genre while telling a true tale of an all-American community from the 1980s to the present.

LEMON ANDERSEN is an original cast member of Russell Simmons' DEF POETRY JAM ON BROADWAY. The show took home the Tony Award for "Special Theatrical Event" in 2003 and the Drama Desk nomination for "Unique Theatrical Experience." Lemon's film credits include THE SON OF NO ONE, starring Al Pacino and Channing Tatum. THE SOLOIST, starring Robert Downey, Jr. and Jamie Foxx, which he also wrote for. Spike Lee's MIRACLE AT ST. ANNA, SUCKER FREE CITY, SHE HATE ME, and he appeared opposite Denzel Washington in INSIDE MAN. His theater credits include SLANGUAGE, under the direction of Jo Bonney, premiered at the New York Theater Workshop to rave reviews and sold out shows. Lemon is currently touring County of Kings the solo show which was produced by Spike Lee and the Culture Project and premiered at the Public Theater to critical-acclaim and packed houses. The book version of the show won the New York Book Festival Book of the Year Award in 2010. A native New Yorker, Lemon was born, raised, and currently resides in Brooklyn with his wife and daughters.

COUNTY OF KINGS
by Lemon Andersen
e-book edition: 978-0-9761401-2-2
$9.99
December 1, 2011
County of Kings Publishing
Available for download at Lulu.com

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