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Highlights
- High notes, high drama, and high jinks collide as elite collegiate a cappella groups compete to be the best in the nation Journalist Mickey Rapkin follows a season in collegiate a cappella, covering the breathtaking displays of vocal talent, the groupies (yes, a cappella singers have groupies), the rock-star partying (and run-ins with the law), and all the bitter rivalries.
- About the Author: Mickey Rapkin is a writer living in Brooklyn.
- 320 Pages
- Music, Genres & Styles
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About the Book
"Pitch Perfect" takes a behind-the-scenes look at the sometimes bizarre, often inspiring world of collegiate a cappella groups. 8-page b&w photo insert.Book Synopsis
High notes, high drama, and high jinks collide as elite collegiate a cappella groups compete to be the best in the nation Journalist Mickey Rapkin follows a season in collegiate a cappella, covering the breathtaking displays of vocal talent, the groupies (yes, a cappella singers have groupies), the rock-star partying (and run-ins with the law), and all the bitter rivalries. Along the way are encounters with a cappella alums like John Legend and Diane Sawyer and fans from Prince to presidents. Bringing a lively new twist to America's fascination with talent showdowns, Pitch Perfect is sure to strike a chord with readers.Review Quotes
"Finally, a journalist with the courage to investigate the cutthroat world of college a cappella. . . .Rapkin has the perfectly bemused and giddy tone to tell these stories with the reverence they deserve."
-New York Post "Rapkin's book reveals a world with as much discord as harmony."
-Newsweek "Look out, barbershop quartets. Mickey Rapkin uncovers the dirty truth behind collegiate a cappella groups."
-Marie Claire
About the Author
Mickey Rapkin is a writer living in Brooklyn. His work has appeared in The New York Times, GQ, Entertainment Weekly, Details, and Time Out New York. He is currently a senior editor at GQ.Dimensions (Overall): 8.0 Inches (H) x 5.3 Inches (W) x .9 Inches (D)
Weight: .6 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Sub-Genre: Genres & Styles
Genre: Music
Number of Pages: 320
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Theme: Pop Vocal
Format: Paperback
Author: Mickey Rapkin
Language: English
Street Date: April 7, 2009
TCIN: 90955510
UPC: 9781592404636
Item Number (DPCI): 247-08-4907
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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