Chuck Klosterman IV: A Decade of Curious People and Dangerous Ideas | 
 enlarge | Author: Chuck Klosterman
Publisher: Scribner
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  29 reviews
Sales Rank: 11550
Media: Paperback
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Pages: 432
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Dimensions (in): 8.3 x 5.4 x 1.2
ISBN: 0743284895
Dewey Decimal Number: 306
EAN: 9780743284899
ASIN: 0743284895
Publication Date: July 3, 2007
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF SEX, DRUGS, AND COCOA PUFFSCHUCK KLOSTERMAN IV CONSISTS OF THREE PARTS: THINGS THAT ARE TRUE Profiles and trend stories: Britney Spears, Radiohead, Billy Joel, Metallica, Val Kilmer, Bono, Wilco, the White Stripes, Steve Nash, Morrissey, Robert Plant -- all with new introductions and footnotes. THINGS THAT MIGHT BE TRUE Opinions and theories on everything from monogamy to pirates to robots to super people to guilt, and (of course) Advancement -- all with new hypothetical questions and footnotes. SOMETHING THAT ISN'T TRUE AT ALL This is old fiction. There's a new introduction, but no footnotes. Well, there's a footnote in the introduction, but none in the story.
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 Creative insights April 27, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Klosterman's work reflects creativity and interesting insights into American culture. His major frame of reference is modern-pop music. Interesting read with fascinating "what if" scenarios. Good basis for discussion with friends. Worth the quick read.
 Made me care about Billy Joel March 10, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Contains previously published interviews and essays on personalities and topics as disparate as Britney Spears, Radiohead and the phenomenon of Latino Morrissey fans. Generally speaking, this is a pretty fun read. Klosterman's Advancement Theory is one of the most brilliant hypotheses I've ever encountered and it almost makes sense....kind of. At times, though, his analysis of social issues makes him sound a bit condescending and he has a tendency to over simplify issues (such as his take on international political dynamics). Fortunately, there's more than enough mirth and playful self-deprecation to make up for these slight lapses.
 a Fresh Title February 19, 2008
Chuck Rambles at Times. He is Also a Bit Crude.
Yet All in All He's a Pretty Brilliant Writer.
Fresh Read.
One of the most enjoyable collections I've ever read. January 22, 2008
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
If you're familiar with Klosterman, then you probably don't need these review. If you're not, then I highly recommend that you start familiarizing yourself with either this book, or his "Sex, Drugs, and Coco Puffs." Both are quick, smart, and humourous books.
Chuck's a talented writer. "IV' is his latest work. I'm eager for my next installment of Klosterman.
If you're into pop culture and taking something pointless and moronic and emphasising its importance and influence on our lives (the essay from "Sex..." concerning "Saved by the Bell" comes to mind) then I hihgly recommend Chuck Klosterman. This might be his best yet.
This book is great! January 7, 2008
I bought this book for my boyfriend for christmas, and I ended up reading a few chapters before I gave it to him! Klosterman is a hilarious author who really grabs the readers attention and holds it. In this book he writes about the interviews of famous people he has conducted and analyzes them in a humorous way.
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