PITCH PERFECT: The Quest for Collegiate A Cappella Glory

Rapkin, Mickey

Published by Gotham Books, (New York), 2008

Condition: Fine in fine jacket. Hardcover

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Immaculate first printing of this journalistic exploration of the "amazing.and impossibly embarrassing" world of unaccompanied singing groups inspiration for the 2012 film starring Anna Kendrick and Rebel Wilson. Rapkin's sensational expos� of the gritty underbelly of collegiate a cappella ensembles. The a cappella world, combining intense musical devotion with sportsmanlike loyalties, the ruthlessness of youth, and the inevitable peculiarities of a very niche subculture, provides the author with a wealth of material. A compelling window into a soap-operatic world of perfectionist alcoholics, soap-operatic interpersonal relationships and competitions turned "masturbatory, narcissistic parade[s]", all in service to a highly particular and genuine artistic ideal. 9'' x 6''. Original half cream cloth with maroon boards. In original unclipped ($26.00) dust jacket. [12], 275, [1] pages. Seller Inventory # 39971

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Title: PITCH PERFECT: The Quest for Collegiate A ...

Publisher: Gotham Books, (New York)

Publication Date: 2008

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fine in fine jacket.

Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included

Edition: First edition.

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