Jennifer Otter Bickerdike

Gebundenes Buch

Being Britney

Pieces of a Modern Icon

Beschreibung

A timely and unique portrait of one of music's most talented, troubled and talked-about modern icons, re-examining the prolific career, publicised life and continued cultural relevance of pop princess Britney Spears.

Autor

Professor Jennifer Otter Bickerdike is an authoritative name in the world of pop culture. Drawing on more than thirty years' industry experience, she brings a unique and informed perspective to the discussion of contemporary media and music. An academic, writer, presenter and historian, Jennifer has authored several books on the topics of pop, rock, fandom and celebrity - most recently, the critically acclaimed You Are Beautiful and You Are Alone: The Biography of Nico and the 2017 number-one best-seller Why Vinyl Matters: A Manifesto from Musicians and Fans. She is a professor and global ambassador for the British and Irish Modern Music Institute. Originally from Santa Cruz, California, Jennifer now lives in London with her husband, James, and their rescue dog, Alfie

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bonnier Books Ltd
• Seitenzahl: 320
• Erscheinungstermin: 11. November 2021
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 239mm x 161mm x 32mm
• Gewicht: 570g
• ISBN-13: 9781788705233
• ISBN-10: 1788705238
• Artikelnr.: 62533448

Rezensionen

'This shocking biography details the misogyny and exploitation that have scarred the singer's life ... Bickerdike is on a mission to free Britney by restoring her reputation as a cultural icon ... [An] astute reckoning with modern celebrity.' The Times