menu
{ "item_title" : "Becoming Almost Famous", "item_author" : [" Ben Fong-Torres "], "item_description" : "This volume collects many of the best articles from veteran Rolling Stone writer Ben Fong-Torres. While many will recognize Ben as he was portrayed in Cameron Crowe's hit film Almost Famous, his thoughtful and engaging stories have been providing a backstage view for over 30 years. This book features a slew of entertaining and informative music and pop-culture pieces, as well as personal essays about growing up Asian-American and about Ben's interest in radio broadcasting. Through insightful introductions to every article, Fong-Torres offers an inside view of the writing and editing process, from getting an assignment and developing an idea to an article's completion in printed form.", "item_img_path" : "https://covers4.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/0/87/930/880/087930880X_b.jpg", "price_data" : { "retail_price" : "18.99", "online_price" : "18.99", "our_price" : "18.99", "club_price" : "18.99", "savings_pct" : "0", "savings_amt" : "0.00", "club_savings_pct" : "0", "club_savings_amt" : "0.00", "discount_pct" : "10", "store_price" : "" } }
Becoming Almost Famous|Ben Fong-Torres
Becoming Almost Famous : My Back Pages in Music Writing and Life
local_shippingShip to Me
In Stock.
FREE Shipping for Club Members help

Overview

This volume collects many of the best articles from veteran Rolling Stone writer Ben Fong-Torres. While many will recognize Ben as he was portrayed in Cameron Crowe's hit film Almost Famous, his thoughtful and engaging stories have been providing a backstage view for over 30 years. This book features a slew of entertaining and informative music and pop-culture pieces, as well as personal essays about growing up Asian-American and about Ben's interest in radio broadcasting. Through insightful introductions to every article, Fong-Torres offers an inside view of the writing and editing process, from getting an assignment and developing an idea to an article's completion in printed form.

  • ISBN-13: 9780879308803
  • ISBN-10: 087930880X
  • Publisher: Backbeat Books
  • Publish Date: May 2006
  • Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.2 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.99 pounds
  • Page Count: 270

Related Categories