{"title":"Gavin Bain","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGavin Bain\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a compelling exploration of contemporary life through the lens of arts and culture. His works, such as \u003cem\u003eCalifornia Schemin'\u003c\/em\u003e, blend sharp observations with vivid storytelling, inviting readers to engage with diverse perspectives and vibrant settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect narratives that delve into the complexities of creativity and cultural expression, marked by wit and insightful commentary. Bain's unique voice captures the subtle nuances of human experience within modern artistic landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"california-schemin-by-gavin-bain-9781398564473","title":"California Schemin'","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoon to be a major motion picture directed by James McAvoy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow far would you go to make your dreams come true?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGavin Bain and Billy Boyd were two ordinary boys from Dundee with one extraordinary ambition: to become the UK’s first hip-hop superstars. Reinventing themselves as Silibil ‘N’ Brains, they convinced the music industry they were Californian rap prodigies – pulling off one of the most audacious hoaxes in modern music history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor more than two years, they lived the dream: a huge record deal, MTV appearances, non-stop partying, and rubbing shoulders with Madonna and Eminem. They had fame, money, and everything they’d ever wanted – built on borrowed accents and fabricated pasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut success came with a ticking clock. The bigger they became, the closer they came to exposure. As the pressure mounted, the lie began to unravel – with devastating consequences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCalifornia Schemin’\u003c\/em\u003e is a breathtaking true story of ambition, identity and the cost of believing your own myth – now adapted into a major film directed by James McAvoy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47456378290412,"sku":"9781398564473","price":28.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781398564473.jpg?v=1774862966"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/gavin-bain.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}