A Fine Line between Stupid and Clever
The Story of Spinal Tap
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A Fine Line between Stupid and Clever
Narrated by:
Rob Reiner, Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, Harry Shearer
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Narrated by:
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Rob Reiner
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Christopher Guest
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Michael McKean
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Harry Shearer
About this listen
For the first time, the director and co-creators of This is Spinal Tap provide the full behind-the-scenes story of the making of the groundbreaking mockumentary.
Since its original release in 1984, This Is Spinal Tap has evolved from a beloved cult film into an all-time comedy classic. It pioneered the mockumentary genre and is one of the most quoted movies. Now, Reiner, Guest, McKean, and Shearer share clever and stupid tales of their famous collaboration – how the fictional band Spinal Tap came to be and how their low-budget indie film took on an unexpected life of its own.
Featuring never-before-seen photographs, band memorabilia and personal reminiscences of their enduring creative partnership, A Fine Line Between Stupid and Clever will delight Tap heads of all ages.
‘The book is frequently laugh-out-loud funny . . . Delightful' Film Juice
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Critic reviews
'One of the best making-of books to hit the shelves'
‘A fun read . . . The book celebrates the film’s enduring charm and cult status, with warmth and humour reflecting the spirit of the movie itself. A worthwhile companion for fans who want to dive deeper into the making of this comedy classic, and prepare themselves to reunite with the band on the big screen ... The book is frequently laugh-out-loud funny – not just in the retelling of some of the film’s best moments, but in anecdotes from fans and amusing asides from Reiner that offer some wonderful insight into the film . . . Delightful'
‘An oral history of the UK’s loudest band’
'This book doth rock'
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