Blank Space: A Cultural History of the Twenty-First Century
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Book Overview A New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice - A Washington Post Notable Nonfiction Book of 2025 - A People Best Book of November 2025 - ...
A New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice - A Washington Post Notable Nonfiction Book of 2025 - A People Best Book of November 2025 - An NPR Most Anticipated Book of Fall 2025
A revealing exploration of a quarter century of cultural stagnation, examining the commercial and technological forces that have come to dominate contemporary culture--from music and fashion to art, film, TV, and beyond
Over the past twenty-five years, pop culture has suffered from a perplexing lack of reinvention. We've entered a cultural "blank space"--an era when reboots, rehashes, and fads flourish, while bold artistic experimentation struggles to gain recognition. Why is risk no longer rewarded, and how did playing it safe become the formula for success? Acclaimed cultural historian W. David Marx sets out to uncover the answers.
In this ambitious cultural history, Marx guides us through the blur of the twenty-first century so far, from the Obama era to the rise of K-pop, from Paris Hilton to the Marvel cinematic universe, from Beyonc
Book Details Format: Hardcover | Pages: 384 | Language: English | Publisher: VIKING | ISBN: 0593833996
FormatHardcover
Pages384
LanguageEnglish
ISBN0593833996
EAN9780593833995
PublisherVIKING
Publication Date2025-11-18
AccessoriesNo Accessory
ConditionNew
Product TypeHARD COVER BOOKS
Weight1.2 Pounds
Length9.2 Inches
Width6.5 Inches
Height1.6 Inches
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