Pop (Paperback)

Paperback. Tex and Kurt are burned out by modern life and creative failure, but then again who isn't? When the two friends connect after Kurt takes a soul-numbing job at a massive pop culture toy company, their reunion sparks a chaotic plan to push back against a culture of consumerism that leads them on an absurd nightmare of rebellion, infighting, self-doubt, fandom, corporate success and terrorism. Equal parts Fight Club and Sideways, Pop! explores friendship, authenticity, desperation, and the collapse of art in a world dominated by nostalgia, branding, and three and a half star reviews. Here's hoping they find some personal growth before the end?"A hilarious metatextual romp that manages to be both scathingly critical and heart-warmingly honest about what it means to consume, what it means to create, what it means to be. In a world that often feels like stiff, dead-eyed plastic, this work actually has something to say."--Riley August, The Last Gifts of the Universe"I honestly didn't know what the fuck was going on, but I loved it. I read it again, and I still didn't know what the fuck was going on, maybe even less so, but I loved it more. So will you. Read it. It's unlike anything out there."-Mike Sacks, Stinker Lets Loose, This is How We Love: The Foto-Novel, Slouchers"I inhaled POP! A very funny indictment of pop culture.Unexpectedly poignant." -Bobby Miller, Situation Nowhere"This book is great if you know how to read. The best INSERT COVER PRICE I've ever spent (authors note: they sent it to me for free but still I read it and it was very good)!" -Sam Tallent, Running the Light This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…