Actor. Writer. Whatever (essays on My Rise to the Top of the Bottom of the Entertainment Industry) |
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| Author:
| Kantayya, Mellini |
| ISBN: | 978-0-9884660-0-5 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2013 |
| Publisher: | Ako Dako Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $11.00 |
Book Description:
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In her critically acclaimed essay collection, writer Mellini Kantayya explores the pinnacles and pitfalls of pursuing artistic ambitions in New York City. With unstoppable courage and unrestrained chutzpah, her humorous yet unflinching depiction of the entertainment industry will resonate with both the creative and the curious; and inspire anyone who has ever juggled making art with making rent."...essays sparkle with wit and joy...a multi-angled look at the illogical, ever-present...
More DescriptionIn her critically acclaimed essay collection, writer Mellini Kantayya explores the pinnacles and pitfalls of pursuing artistic ambitions in New York City. With unstoppable courage and unrestrained chutzpah, her humorous yet unflinching depiction of the entertainment industry will resonate with both the creative and the curious; and inspire anyone who has ever juggled making art with making rent."...essays sparkle with wit and joy...a multi-angled look at the illogical, ever-present drive to create." San Francisco Book Review"...the essays are the just the right mix of mirth, nostalgia, courage, optimism, and inspiration..." Clarion ForeWord"...an aspect of the entertainment industry that is not often explored, and it is fascinating." Sacramento Book Review