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354pp Aaron Latham is contributing editor to The Rolling Stones magazine. This book includes some of his best off-beat articles from scandals to the New Saturday Night Live.
354 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1987
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July 7, 2021
A collection of some of his perfect pieces of magazine journalism including what led to movies Urban Cowboy and Physical.
August 13, 2011
I'm a huge fan of literary collections by journalists, especially if they've inspired movies.
Aaron Latham's work is an excellent snapshot of America in the 1970s-80s, and two of his best works - The Ballad of the Urban Cowboy and Perfect - were blockbusters starring John Travolta.
Laatham's writing is lively as he deftly profiles real-life characters with wit and a critical eye.
Urban Cowboy evolved from a piece he wrote about the famous Gilley's honky-tonk in Houston, Tex. while Perfect skewered the media's fascination with health clubs.
Remember Jazzercise?
This book will appeal to movie fans and lovers of excellent literary nonfiction.
Aaron Latham's work is an excellent snapshot of America in the 1970s-80s, and two of his best works - The Ballad of the Urban Cowboy and Perfect - were blockbusters starring John Travolta.
Laatham's writing is lively as he deftly profiles real-life characters with wit and a critical eye.
Urban Cowboy evolved from a piece he wrote about the famous Gilley's honky-tonk in Houston, Tex. while Perfect skewered the media's fascination with health clubs.
Remember Jazzercise?
This book will appeal to movie fans and lovers of excellent literary nonfiction.
Displaying 1 - 2 of 2 reviews