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ISBN: 1441166777

ISBN13: 9781441166777

Let's Talk About Love: A Journey to the End of Taste

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(Part of the 33⅓ (#52) Series and 33 (#52) Series)

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Book Overview

For his 2007 critically acclaimed 33 1/3 series title, Let's Talk About Love, Carl Wilson went on a quest to find his inner C?line Dion fan and explore how we define ourselves by what we call good and bad, what we love and what we hate.

At once among the most widely beloved and most reviled and lampooned pop stars of the past few decades, C?line Dion's critics call her mawkish and overblown while millions of fans around the world adore her "huge pipes" and even bigger feelings. How can anyone say which side is right?

This new, expanded edition goes even further, calling on thirteen prominent writers and musicians to respond to themes ranging from sentiment and kitsch to cultural capital and musical snobbery. The original text is followed by lively arguments and stories from Nick Hornby, Krist Novoselic, Ann Powers, Mary Gaitskill, James Franco, Sheila Heti and others.

In a new afterword, Carl Wilson examines recent cultural changes in love and hate, including the impact of technology and social media on how taste works (or doesn't) in the 21st century.

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:0688083005

ISBN13:9780688083007

Release Date:January 1991

Publisher:William Morrow & Company

Length:253 Pages

Weight:1.57 lbs.

Dimensions:0.8" x 8.3" x 8.3"

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Rated 5 stars
A thoughtful discussion of taste and Céline Dion

By Thriftbooks.com User, March 6, 2009

Why is someone like Céline Dion so popular? What does her popularity say about those who love her music, and more importantly, those who are critical of her career? Carl Wilson takes on these subjects and others in thoughtful, appreciative look at taste, criticism, and almost incidentally her 1997 best-selling release, featuring "My Heart Will Go On". This is thoughtful, erudite reading, one of my favorite books I've...

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Rated 5 stars
One of the best books I've ever read!

By Thriftbooks.com User, February 28, 2009

It took over a year of hearing about this book before I finally caved in and bought it, and now I'm kicking myself that I didn't buy the book when it first came out! It's hard to do Carl Wilson's book justice when it has so much to say, and says it so beautifully. So let's start with the obvious: DO NOT LET THE SUBJECT MATTER TURN YOU OFF! Yes, it's a book about Celine, but it's so much more than that. It's warm, erudite,...

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Rated 5 stars
A Highlight of the 33 1/3 Series!

By Thriftbooks.com User, April 1, 2008

I've read all of the 33 1/3s, and most of them are great books, each in their own way. So when I say Let's Talk About Love is my new favorite, you should trust me, b/c I know what I'm talking about. And I don't care one whit for Celine Dion... can't stand her. But Carl Wilson is an amazing writer. Maybe the best music critic we've got (visit his blog, Zolius!) and this book is truly a brilliant piece of work that waaaaay exceeds...

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Rated 5 stars
Let's talk about a little book that packs a powerful punch...

By Thriftbooks.com User, December 11, 2007

When I took Introduction to Aesthetics in college, I wish we had a text as smart, accessible, funny, and just plain awesome as this little book on Celine Dion to introduce us to the material. What Wilson has done here with his approach to the subject of taste and tackiness is nothing less than stunning. It is a must read for people who write about music and those that love to read about it. Nota bene: You need not be a...

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