A debut novel of exceptional talent, Pop Salvation
shows how sometimes paintings of soup cans can
be religious art, The Rocky Horror Picture Show can
provide a community of fellow freaks, and that some
boys grow up to be Marilyn Monroe
avant-garde art, silver paint,
dollar bills,
socialites,
everyday household products,
film,
boys,
beauty,
love,
heartbreak,
tragic beauty,
socialites, soup,
cross-dressers,
bankers...
and that song I like.
Music
The Velvet Underground, Grace Jones, Duran Duran, Blondie, Nico, The Talking Heads, Bob Dylan
Movies
Flesh, Trash, Sleep, Blowjob, Women in Revolt, Dracula, Heat, Chelsea Girls, The Driver's Seat.
Television
Andy Warhol's 15 Minutes
Books
From A to B and Back Again, N:a novel, Interview Magazine, I'll Be Your Mirror
About me: Pop Salvation is the story of Caleb Watson, a twelve year old outcast struggling through
the sheltered world of private school in Washington,DC. On a field-trip to the art museum
he discovers the art of Andy Warhol. In the art and philosophy of Pop he finds sanctuary
from his own life. He begins to transform himself and the friends he meets along the way
into his own little factory. Coming of age by emulating his idol. Making his world into
living Pop Art.
"POP SALVATION is a genius take on discovering who you are by becoming what you most admire. If I didn’t know better, I’d think Lance Reynald watched me grow up. Marvelously endearing and insightful."
— Josh Kilmer-Purcell, author of CANDY EVERYBODY WANTS and I AM NOT MYSELF THESE DAYS
"Lance Reynald’s seductively nuanced portrait of a pop-infatuated Holden Caulfield is as vivid and inspired as a Warhol painting—and every bit as compelling."
— Steve Kluger, author of Almost Like Being in Love
"Pop Salvation is full of mirrors that reflect the struggle between personality and persona, between the peepers and those being peeped, with a fresh breeze of dark humor rushing through. Remarkable."
— Heather McElhatton, author of Pretty Little Mistakes
Who I'd like to meet: the Famous (if only for a few minutes)
the Fabulous (they've worked hard for it)
the Rich (new money and old, currency remains the same)
the Royal (then you know you've made it)
the Beautiful (everyone is a beauty)
the Popstars (they're American Royalty)
the Poptarts (sometimes the fringe is more fun)
the Creatures of the Night (decadent beauties)
truman capote
edie, gerard, ultra, nico
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