Author: Jane Stern Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers ISBN: Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 342
Book Description
America's premiere scholars of popular culture present a hilarious tribute to the all-time highs of lowbrow taste. The Sterns offer the definitive sourcebook of the world's favorite cultural extremes and faux pas. 350 photos, 50 in full-color.
Author: I. P Dailey Publisher: ISBN: 9781312331211 Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Based on Wikipedia articles ranging from such subjects as the Chippendale Dancers to Cock Rings to Karl Rove, all share one thing in common -- bad taste. All the articles are printed in full from Wikipedia and fully illustrated in black & white this book is sure to be a hit on your coffee table.
Author: Stanley Lieberson Publisher: Yale University Press ISBN: 9780300083859 Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 366
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What accounts for our tastes? Why and how do they change over time? Stanley Lieberson analyzes children's first names to develop an original theory of fashion. He disputes the commonly-held notion that tastes in names (and other fashions) simply reflect societal shifts.
Author: Benjamin Errett Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 0399183450 Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 240
Book Description
From My Little Pony to the Sex Pistols: An engaging exploration of why we love what we love Katy Perry. Wes Anderson. Coldplay. Star Wars. Hamilton. Gilmore Girls. We all have our most and least favorite things. But why? In this smart, funny, and well-researched book, Benjamin Errett brings together the latest findings from the worlds of psychology, criticism, neuroscience, market research, and more to examine what taste really means—and what it can teach us about ourselves. Covering kitsch, nostalgia, snobbery, bad taste, George Michael, and what it means to be “basic,” this is the ultimate read for anyone who devours popular and not-so-popular culture.
Author: Jane Stern Publisher: Clarkson Potter ISBN: 0307591255 Category : Cooking Languages : en Pages : 594
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For road warriors and armchair epicures alike, the seventh edition of Roadfood is the key to finding some of the tastiest treasures in the United States. The indispensable companion for savvy travelers nationwide, Roadfood is now bigger and better than ever. Totally revised and updated, the seventh edition covers over 700 of the country’s best local eateries, including more than 200 brand new listings along with up-to-date descriptions of old favorites. An extended tour of the most affordable, most enjoyable dining options along America’s highways and back roads, Roadfood offers enticing, satisfying meal-time alternatives for chain restaurant–weary travelers. The Sterns provide vivid descriptions and clear regional maps that direct people to the best lobster shacks on the East Coast; the ultimate barbecue joints in the South; the most sizzling steakhouses in the Midwest; and dozens of top-notch diners, hotdog stands, ice cream parlors, and other terrific spots to stop for a bite countrywide.
Author: Grace Avellana Villamora Publisher: Information Today, Inc. ISBN: 9780910965637 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 260
Book Description
Thirteen researchers, copywriters, account planners, and consultants share tips, techniques, and resources for online advertising and marketing research.
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