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More copies of this ISBN:Becoming Almost Famous: My Back Pages in Music, Writing, and Lifeby Ben Fong Torres
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:This volume collects many of the best articles from veteran Rolling Stone writer Ben Fong-Torres. While many will recognize Ben as he was portrayed in Cameron Crowe's hit film Almost Famous, his thoughtful and engaging stories have been providing a backstage view for over 30 years. This book features a slew of entertaining and informative music and pop-culture pieces, as well as personal essays about growing up Asian-American and about Ben's interest in radio broadcasting. Through insightful introductions to every article, Fong-Torres offers an inside view of the writing and editing process, from getting an assignment and developing an idea to an article's completion in printed form. Synopsis:This collection of favorite articles from Ben Fong-Torres features a slew of entertaining and informative music and pop-culture pieces on topics including Paul McCartney, groupies of the '80s, Al Green, the Summer of Love, the Rolling Stones, Frank Sinatra, Cheech and Chong, Lou Reed, and Steve Martin. The book also features personal essays about what it was like for Fong-Torres to grow up Asian-American and his interest in radio broadcasting. Through insightful introductions for every article, Fong-Torres offers a backstage view of the writing and editing process, from getting an assignment and developing an idea to an article's completion in printed form. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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