Godlike Author:Richard Hell "[Hell's] every move and word reveal a naked, impassioned intelligence in the throes of the only truly rock and roll artistic convulsion."-Lester Bangs Combining grit, wit and daring narrative drive with the charged lyricism and emotional implosiveness of Hell's groundbreaking music, Godlike is a dazzling, heartbreaking examination of wha... more »t it means to be an artist in an America of idiots, thieves and liars. Richard Hell is best known as one of the originators of the punk movement. His records include Blank Generation (1977) and Time (2000). His published books include a novel, Go Now (Scribner, 1996), Hot and Cold (Powerhouse, 2001) and numerous collections of poetry. He lives in New York City.« less