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Popular Culture September 2021 |
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| All In by Billie Jean King with Johnette Howard and Maryanne VollersWhat it's about: tennis superstar Billie Jean King's life, career, and activism both on and off the court.
Why you might like it: King's vivid recollections of her many career triumphs and coming into her own as a lesbian will inspire tennis fans and general readers alike.
Don't miss: King's 1973 "Battle of the Sexes" match against Bobby Riggs, seen by more than 90 million TV viewers worldwide. |
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Brat: an '80s Story
by Andrew McCarthy
An emotionally honest memoir by an actor, director, and author who found his start as an 80s Brat pack member.
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| Trejo: My Life of Crime, Redemption, and Hollywood by Danny Trejo with Donal LogueWhat it is: an inspiring, no-holds-barred memoir from perennial Hollywood bad guy Danny Trejo, whose remarkable career has spanned more than 400 film and TV credits.
Topics include: the "macho Chicanismo" of Trejo's youth; his addiction battles and stints in Folsom and San Quentin prisons; finding faith, sobriety, and success in the entertainment industry.
Want a taste? "A bad day on a movie will always be a million times better than your best day in prison." |
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| Go Ahead in the Rain: Notes to A Tribe Called Quest by Hanif AbdurraqibWhat it is: Hanif Abdurraqib's lyrical tribute to influential hip-hop group A Tribe Called Quest, whose artistry inspired his own career as a poet and cultural critic.
Read it for: a thought-provoking blend of music history and memoir.
Awards buzz: Go Ahead in the Rain was longlisted for the 2019 National Book Award and a finalist for the Kirkus Prize. |
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Superfandom: How Our Obsessions are Changing What We Buy and Who We Are
by Zoe Fraade-Blanar
An in-depth analysis of the influence of fans, which the author terms "society's alpha customers," on modern life and culture, offers insight into the psychology and history of fandom while exploring how new digital tools are enabling convergences between brand owners and their consumers.
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Lost Transmissions: the Secret History of Science Fiction and Fantasy
by Desirina Boskovich
"Science fiction and fantasy reign over popular culture now. Lost Transmissions is a rich trove of forgotten and unknown, imagined-but-never-finished, and under-appreciated-but-influential works from those imaginative genres, as well as little-known information about well-known properties. Divided into sections on Film & TV, Literature, Art, Music, Fashion, Architecture, and Pop Culture, the book examines Jules Verne's lost novel; AfroFuturism and Space Disco; E.T.'s scary beginnings; William Gibson's never-filmed Aliens sequel; Weezer's never-made space opera; and the 8,000-page metaphysical diary of Philip K. Dick. Featuring more than 150 photos, this insightful volume will become the bible of science fiction and fantasy's most interesting and least-known chapters." --Amazon.com
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Loving Sports When They Don't Love You Back: Dilemmas of the Modern Fan
by Jessica Luther
"Triumphant wins, gut-wrenching losses, last-second shots, underdogs, competition, and loyalty--it's fun to be a fan. But when a football player takes a hit to the head after yet another study has warned of the dangers of CTE, or when a team whose mascotwas born in an era of racism and bigotry takes the field, or when a relief pitcher accused of domestic violence saves the game, how is one to cheer? Welcome to the club for sports fans who care too much. In Loving Sports When They Don't Love You Back, acclaimed sports writers Jessica Luther and Kavitha A. Davidson tackle the most pressing issues in sports, why they matter, and how we can do better. For the authors, "sticking to sports" is not an option--not when our taxes are paying for the stadiums, andcollege athletes aren't getting paid at all. But simply quitting a favorite team won't change corrupt and deplorable practices, and the root causes of many of these problems are endemic in our wider society. An essential read for modern fans, Loving Sports When They Don't Love You Back challenges the status quo and explores how we might begin to reconcile our conscience with our fandom"
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Star Wars Super Collector's Wish Book: Identification & Values
by Geoffrey T. Carlton
An updated edition includes values for Star Wars merchandise inspired by the six hit movies in the series and spanning more than 30 years, in a book that includes realistic values for more than 50,000 items, augmented by 16,000 color photos that will aid in identification.
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