Pop (Paperback)

Tex Gresham

ISBN 13: 9798992831221

Published by Rejection Letters Press, 2025

About this Item

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 Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Pop (Paperback)
• Publisher: Rejection Letters Press
• Publication Date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798992831221
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

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