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Jungkook is one of the world's biggest stars, period. His first album, <i>Golden</i>, sold more than 2 million copies on the day of its release and stayed on the Billboard 200 for twenty-four consecutive weeks. How did a young prodigy from South Korea make music history?<br/><br/><i>The Meaning of Jungkook</i> is an unofficial kaleidoscopic exploration of the forces that made Jungkook into the triumph he is today. This book does more than just chronicle his humble beginnings in Busan and meteoric rise to fame. A lively narrative, it places Jungkook in a larger cultural and historical context, shedding light on the inner workings of the K-pop industry, internet culture, ARMY, and more.<br/><br/>We learn that Jungkook's ruthless work ethic is a symptom of Korean culture and its singular pursuit for excellence; his style of dance places him in the lineage of Michael Jackson; and "the soldout king" has a unique visual appeal that meets high, intensive Korean beauty standards but also subverts it with his irreverent style choices.<br/><br/>Jungkook's success is not an accident. Talent and training, the livestreams and good looks, globalization and timing all contributed to the making of Jungkook, "the Golden Maknae," the South Korean pop superstar who overcame the odds, and through his success, changed the status quo.<br/><br/>This is an unauthorized elevated tribute to the singer, for both his fans and others interested in the genre.<br/>Monica Kim has delivered a tour-de-force, filled with vivid detail, that makes sense of the world of a music icon who has captured the devotion of millions of fans worldwide.

<b>A daring literary fusion of pop culture and feminism, <i>Swifterature</i> captures the special connection between English literature and the worldwide phenomenon of Taylor Swift. </b><br/><br/><i>Swifterature</i><i> </i>captures a unique fusion of different elements: fandom, feminism, and a defense of both literature and popular culture.<br/><br/> The narrative is split into thirteen chapters that use Swift's lyrics as departure points. The reader experiences the inspiring influence of English literature as Swift's lens breathes new vitality and urgency into older texts. McCausland also writes about her own experiences as she copes with intense media scrutiny and is forced to defend her academic integrity.<br/><br/> She argues that Swift, through her self-conscious engagement with classic works of literature and her extraordinary popularity, invites us to reflect not only on the culture of our past but also of our present. <i>Swifterature</i> shows how Swift's place on the world's stage can teach us about many things, from feminism to politics, nature to childhood. In the process the book makes a compelling case that studying Taylor Swift also turns us into better readers, not only of literature but of ourselves and each other.

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<b>Rock stars throughout the decades are transformed into dazzling deities from classical, Celtic, Norse and Aztec mythology. Split the deck and find out who can make the loudest noise.</b><br/><br/> Ever wondered what deity your favourite rock god or goddess would be? Legendary rock stars are immortalized as divine beings in this card deck with fifty-four beautiful illustrations by artist Vuslat Camkerten. <i>Rock Gods & Goddesses</i> features the titans of classic rock, the mavericks of the underground, the punks of heavy metal and the princes and princesses of pop rock.<br/><br/> <i>Rock Gods & Goddesses</i> reimagines Freddie Mercury as Venus, Janis Joplin as Gaia and Kurt Cobain as Poseidon. Learn more about these godly connections in the accompanying book, filled with fun facts.<br/><br/> You can also use this deck to predict your future or tell truths about your present, as each card has a cartomancy connection. Which rock star represents caution in relationships? And which predicts change? And who will grant you a wish?