Anna David

Reality Matters

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Reality television is the ultimate guilty pleasure -- a nonstop parade of cast members and scenarios that make fictional ones seem downright dull. Increasingly absurd challenges, hair-yanking catfights, and hot tub makeouts dripping with yet-to-be-acknowledged regret are only part of its appeal. In this collection of wry and moving essays, bestselling authors explore the programs we obsess over, cringe at, and occasionally feel inspired by. From a Real World casting call and American Idol tattoo to a look at the appeal of Big Brother, Survivor, The Real Housewives, and more, a vibrant mix of literary luminaries examine the form of entertainment that's dominated our TV screens for more than a decade. Entertaining and insightful, Reality Matters is a must-read for anyone who adores reality TV, wants to know what kind of an impact it's having on our society, or simply wonders just how real any of it actually is.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: HarperCollins Publishers
• Seitenzahl: 208
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. April 2010
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 203mm x 134mm x 17mm
• Gewicht: 164g
• ISBN-13: 9780061766640
• ISBN-10: 006176664X
• Artikelnr.: 27406584

Autorenporträt

Anna David is the author of the novels Party Girl and Bought, and the editor of the anthology Reality Matters. She has written for the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, Redbook, Details, and many other publications. She has appeared on national television programs including Today, Hannity, and CNN's Showbiz Tonight.