Barenaked Ladies : Public Stunts, Private Stories

Barenaked Ladies : Public Stunts, Private Stories
by Paul Myers

Barenaked Ladies : Public Stunts, Private Stories
List Price: $18.99
Our Price: $2.64
You Save: $16.35 (86%)
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Buy Used: from $0.01 (click here)
Category: Book
See more book details and other editions


(Click here)
Buy this book at online book store in your country
Canada | UK | Germany | France

Book Summary Information

Author: Paul Myers
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2003-09-02
ISBN: 0743238354
Number of pages: 288
Publisher: Touchstone

Book Reviews of Barenaked Ladies : Public Stunts, Private Stories

Book Review: Great book for new fans!
Summary: 4 Stars

We bought the "Gordon" CD for our daughter when it was first out, but I am embarrassed to admit, I did not listen to it. But friends told us the music was appropriate for an 8 yo. I did not have a CD player in my car or at work and that was part of the problem. At any rate,we just recently saw BNL in concert in Rochester, and I was blown away by the music! I never realized how complex and different the music was. This got me wondering about the history of the band, and how they have stayed together so many years and still seem to have fun making music and entertaining. That led me to this book...and I took it out of my local library. I have to say, for a new fan, it is a great way to learn about the evolution of the band, their early years and the troubles they went through staying together. It almost reminded me of the work involved in a marriage. I would agree with the other reviewer that, at times, the author tries to be coy and it falls somewhat flat,and that is why I gave it 4 stars(I would have given it 4.5, but that's not available, but for a new fan, it's a great read. The book is on my Christmas wish list; it is something I can see reading over and over! If you are new to the band, make sure you read it!

Summary of Barenaked Ladies : Public Stunts, Private Stories

From geeks in short pants to multiplatinum artists, Barenaked Ladies are nothing less than a phenomenon. Now, for the first time in the United States, we can read their astonishing story.

Steven, Ed, Jim, Tyler, and Kevin have two Grammy nominations under their belts, they've appeared on The Tonight Show and Saturday Night Live, and their music is featured in commercials. They've even preempted the Olympics and rocked the vote on The West Wing. Their quirky, bizarre lyrics and unforgettable live performances have secured a rabidly loyal fan base across North America. They are Barenaked Ladies.

Want to know more about this Canadian quintet? It's all here, from the births of five Barenaked babies to the triumph of band member Kevin over leukemia.

  • All the stories, from goo-goo to glory
  • Photographs of the band, never before seen in the United States, including family photos, baby pictures, and shots from the early days of BNL
  • A list of BNL's favorite road games and instructions so you, too, can play
  • A detailed list of every musical project the Ladies have recorded or been involved with
  • More information on band camp and what gifted Canadian kids do for fun than you ever thought you wanted

Given exclusive access to the band, author Paul Myers gets inside the heads of five guys who drew on their eclectic backgrounds to generate a groundbreaking musical style.

Fun, frank, and sometimes frivolous, this is the naked truth behind Barenaked Ladies.

Music Books

Book Subjects
Most talked about in Music Books
Musicophilia: Tales of Music and the Brain ImageMusicophilia: Tales of Music and the Brain
by Oliver Sacks
Knopf Publishing Group; Published: 2008; Paperback; Book
Best price: $5.17
Listen ImageListen
by Joseph Kerman, Gary Tomlinson
Bedford/St. Martin's; Published: 2007-02-21; Hardcover; Book
Best price: $23.00
The Rest Is Noise: Listening to the Twentieth Century ImageThe Rest Is Noise: Listening to the Twentieth Century
by Alex Ross
Picador; Published: 2008-10-14; Paperback; Book
Best price: $9.94
Price in other shops: $19.00
Forever Young: Photographs of Bob Dylan ImageForever Young: Photographs of Bob Dylan
by Douglas R. Gilbert, Dave Marsh
Da Capo Press; Published: 2006-10-24; Paperback; Book
Best price: $4.55
Price in other shops: $18.95
Heroes And Villains: The True Story Of The Beach Boys ImageHeroes And Villains: The True Story Of The Beach Boys
by Steven Gaines
Da Capo Press; Published: 1995-08-22; Paperback; Book
Best price: $9.15
Price in other shops: $17.95
Handbook for Sound Engineers, Third Edition ImageHandbook for Sound Engineers, Third Edition
by Glen Ballou
Focal Press; Published: 2002-01-21; Hardcover; Book
Price in other shops: $125.95
Jazz Anecdotes ImageJazz Anecdotes
by Bill Crow
Oxford University Press, USA; Published: 1990-05-17; Hardcover; Book
Best price: $24.18
Lovesick Blues: The Life of Hank Williams ImageLovesick Blues: The Life of Hank Williams
by Paul Hemphill
Penguin (Non-Classics); Published: 2006-08-29; Paperback; Book
Best price: $6.99
Price in other shops: $16.00
How to Train Singers/Book and Tape ImageHow to Train Singers/ Book and Tape
by Larra Browning Henderson
Parker; Published: 1991-06; Paperback; Book
Best price: $29.95
Price in other shops: $44.95
I, Tina: My Life Story (icon!t) ImageI, Tina: My Life Story (icon!t)
by Tina Turner, Kurt Loder
It Books; Published: 2010-06-22; Paperback; Book
Best price: $4.00
Price in other shops: $13.99
Similar Books and other products
Trunks ImageBrothers Creeggan - Trunks
Release date: 2000-01-18; Music CD
Best price: $8.28
Price in other shops: $15.98
The Devil in the White City:  Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair that Changed America ImageThe Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair that Changed America
by Erik Larson
Vintage; Published: 2004-02-10; Paperback; Book
Best price: $6.90
Price in other shops: $15.95
Stunt ImageBarenaked Ladies - Stunt
Release date: 2007-01-08; Published: 1998; Music CD
Best price: $2.44
Price in other shops: $13.96
Talk to the Hand: Live in Michigan ImageTalk to the Hand: Live in Michigan
Sony; Release date: 2007-11-06; DVD
Best price: $1.99
Price in other shops: $19.98
Page One ImageSteven Page - Page One
Release date: 2010-10-19; Music CD
Best price: $5.45
Price in other shops: $18.98
Au Naturale Live ImageBarenaked Ladies (Author) - Au Naturale Live
Release date: 2005-01-01; Published: 2005; Music CD
Best price: $34.92
Snacktime ImageBarenaked Ladies - Snacktime
Release date: 2011-08-09; Music CD
Best price: $7.85
Price in other shops: $12.98
All In Good Time ImageBarenaked Ladies - All In Good Time
Release date: 2010-03-30; Music CD
Best price: $4.69
Price in other shops: $16.98
Barenaked Ladies: The Barenaked Truth ImageBarenaked Ladies - Barenaked Ladies: The Barenaked Truth
Allegro; Release date: 2009-02-10; DVD
Best price: $9.99
Price in other shops: $14.95
Barenaked Ladies - Barelaked Nadies ImageBarenaked Ladies - Barelaked Nadies
Alfred Publishing; Release date: 2002-11-05; DVD
Best price: $2.00
Price in other shops: $13.96
Book store. Illustrated catalog of books on different categories