Photos are prominent in the book, and include work by Glen E. Following it is an afterword by Rollins describing the effects that his experiences with Black Flag had on him and the time immediately following the band's breakup. As the narrative continues, Rollins describes the band as being alienated by its audience and how he alienated himself from the band. A major part of the writings about 1982 is dedicated to the band's first tour of England, which Rollins paints as a mostly ugly affair. From there, Rollins recounts a string of violent shows, long hours on the road, and abuse by police while immersed in the poverty-stricken bohemian lifestyle the band had maintained. The entries begin in the spring of 1981, and document the time surrounding Rollins' personal introduction to and joining of Black Flag. Sections of the book were read and recorded by Rollins and released as a 2-CD set, which won a Grammy in 1995 for Best Spoken Word Album. Other text includes recollections of times when he had yet to start, or had lapsed in, his journal-keeping. The book is composed of journal entries that Rollins kept while he was lead singer of the band Black Flag from 1981 to its breakup in 1986. Get in the Van is a memoir by singer, writer and spoken word artist Henry Rollins first published in 1994 by Rollins' own company, 2.13.61 Publications.
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