ScreenAge

Name: ScreenAge
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781529148466
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How TV shaped our reality, from Tammy Faye to RuPaul’s Drag Race

By Fenton Bailey

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ScreenAge by Fenton Bailey explores the evolution of the screen—from television to digital media—and its profound impact on culture and society. Through personal anecdotes and historical insights, Bailey examines how screens shape our experiences, perceptions, and even identities in the modern world. The memoir offers a reflection on the journey from traditional media to the digital age, highlighting the transformative power of visual storytelling.
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You might like this book if you're fascinated by the transformative power of screens in modern culture. Fenton Bailey offers a captivating memoir that delves into the interplay between fame, media, and technology, showcasing a unique perspective on the world of entertainment and its impact on our lives. If stories about pop culture evolution and media personalities intrigue you, this could be a compelling read.

ScreenAge

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A riotous tale of pop culture, backstage drama and showbiz gossip from the co-producer of RuPaul's Drag Race and award-winning director Fenton Bailey.

World of Wonder is the iconic Hollywood-based production company behind RuPaul's Drag Race as well as other bold originals including The Eyes of Tammy Faye, Party Monster, Inside Deep Throat, and Monica in Black and White.

The production company, founded in 1991 by Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato, has been making must-see television for three decades, giving a voice to marginalised communities and society's oddballs, all while entertaining audiences with its signature anarchic sense of humour.

Written by co-founder and Emmy award-winning filmmaker Fenton Bailey, this book tracks World of Wonder's triumphs and struggles, from the pair's humble beginnings as aspiring pop stars in '80s New York to managing 'Supermodel of the World' RuPaul.

Packed full of insider gossip featuring a star-studded litany of LGBTQ+ icons such as James St James, Pete Burns, Cher and Britney, this book reveals how Fenton and Randy helped to pioneer the revolutionary genre of reality TV and find success in an ever-changing media landscape. A must-read for Drag Race die-hards as well as fans of pop culture and reality TV.

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ScreenAge is praised for highlighting the significant and positive influence of television on society, with Michelle Visage recommending it as essential reading. RuPaul appreciates the book, suggesting it conveys valuable insights akin to lessons learned from television.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529148466

Publisher: Ebury Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 17 November 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Ebury Press

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 36.0mm

Width: 162.0mm

Height: 240.0mm

Weight: 648g

Pages: 384

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Arts & Culture Biography & Memoir Education & Reference Fenton Bailey Musicians, Movie Stars & Creative Biographies Non-Fiction Penguin Books

About the Author

Fenton Bailey is an award-winning producer and director who has worked with the likes of RuPaul, Britney Spears and Monica Lewinsky. Born in Portsmouth, Fenton attended the University of Oxford and New York University, where he met filmmaking partner Randy Barbato. Together, they founded World of Wonder in 1991 and their documentaries have won acclaim for their focus on society's oddballs and outliers. Their show RuPaul's Drag Race has won dozens of Emmy Awards and they were executive producers on the 2021 biopic The Eyes of Tammy Faye, which won two Oscars.