As if there were no tomorrow

Formed in 1982, Legião Urbana – composed of Renato Russo, Dado Villa-Lobos, and Marcelo Bonfá – is perhaps the most successful Brazilian rock band. Their songs have inspired, and continue to inspire, the dreams, joys, sorrows, and loves of many. Despite their unplanned and tragic end due to Renato Russo's death in 1996, Legião Urbana remains present in the minds and hearts of millions. So it's no surprise that their songs also serve as inspiration for many active artists in Brazil, including writers. A prime example of this is the short story collection "Como se não haver amanhã" (As if there were no tomorrow), edited by writer Henrique Rodrigues, which features twenty stories inspired by Legião Urbana songs, each written by a different author. Besides being a tribute to the band that became a legend, "Como se não haver amanhã" (As if there were no tomorrow) is also a showcase of the best in contemporary Brazilian literature. Like the songs of the legendary band formed in Brasília, the stories deal with universal themes such as love, loss, anger, indignation, and death. And, like Legião Urbana's songs, the twenty stories in this book are delicate, profound, disturbing, and beautiful. And all were made to be read at maximum volume—yes, maximum volume, with Legião Urbana as background music.