Why Arnold Matters: The Rise of a Cultural Icon
by Blitz, Michael
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New York, NY: Basic Books Inc, 2004. 1st Ed 1st Pr. Hardbound. 8vo. 46 Pgs.. V-Fine in Fine DJ/Fine. Why Arnold Matters: The Rise of a Cultural Icon published by Basic Books Inc, New York, NY, 2004. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardbound. Paper DJ. Size 8vo (up to 9-1/2'' tall). Condition: V-Fine in Fine DJ. 302 Pgs. ISBN 0465037526. By Mich'l Blitz and Louise Krasniewicz. How Arnold Schwarzenegger has shifted the entire American cultural and political landscape, how he--and we--got there, and why we all should care. After nearly thirty years in the public eye, Arnold Schwarzenegger's rise to fame and fortune--and statesmanship--represents a celebrity the likes of which we've never seen before. As co-authors and longtime collaborators Blitz and Krasniewicz argue in this humorous but heady book, it is not just a matter of his transformation from bodybuilder to megastar to politician. Nor is his governorship of California just a matter of another actor assuming the position. Instead, at the beginning of the 21st century, ''Arnoldness'' has spread into every corner of our culture. More than a name, more than a spectacular career, he has become a set of ideas--an ultramodern take on the quintessential American dream. Having followed the cult of Arnold for twenty years, Blitz and Krasniewicz are uniquely qualified to illuminate his growing hold on our collective imagination. As an adjective, as a metaphor, as an easy reference point for anyone talking about things tough, forceful, and successful, they'll explain exactly why Arnold matters; and for better or worse, richer or poorer, America may never be the same. Description text copyright 2005 BooksForComfort. Item ID 10314.
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- Bookseller
- Comfort Kraft (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 10314
- Title
- Why Arnold Matters: The Rise of a Cultural Icon
- Author
- Blitz, Michael
- Format/Binding
- Hardbound. 8vo. 46 Pgs.
- Book Condition
- Used - V-Fine in Fine DJ
- Jacket Condition
- Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Ed 1st Pr
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 0465037526
- ISBN 13
- 9780465037520
- Publisher
- Basic Books Inc
- Place of Publication
- New York, NY
- Date Published
- 2004
- Keywords
- Biography, Politicians, California, Governor, Actors
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We have our own web stores as well as affiliates such as ABE, Biblio, Ebid, Antiqbook.
We have been selling books since 1999 and take pride in our complete descriptions of our books.
We are (slowly) setting up a B&M store on our country property and hope to have it open ASAP.
We will have both books and craft/collectible items in the shop. IN the meantime, please find us online
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