{"product_id":"black-white-weird-all-over-the-lost-photographs-of-weird-al-yankovic-83-86-hardcover","title":"Black \u0026 White \u0026 Weird All Over: The Lost Photographs of Weird Al Yankovic '83 - '86 - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJon Bermuda Schwartz\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eYankovic\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Weird Al\" Yankovic is a 40-year music industry veteran that has outlasted most of the artists than he has parodied. His last album, \u003cem\u003eMandatory Fun\u003c\/em\u003e, debuted at #1, the first comedy album to do so. His recent books \u003cem\u003eWhen I Grow Up \u003c\/em\u003ewas a \u003cem\u003eNY Times \u003c\/em\u003ebestseller, and his recent tours have been sellouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe has quite an ardent fan base, and this nostalgic look at Weird Al in the first segment of his career (via long-lost, never-before-seen photos) are sure to appeals to his fans, plus readers nostalgic towards '80s music and the decade in general. He is also a rare musician\/performer that has cross-generational appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePress, social media posts, and advertising will be heavy internationally (particularly in Canada and Australia).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book will sell solidly during the 2020 holiday season, but also throughout 2021 to coincide with impending tour dates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSales opportunities exist at traditional book retailers, but also should sell well at gift stores (i.e., Urban Outfitters, FYE), art\/pop\/music museums (i.e., MOCA, Rock Hall, MoPOP), non-traditional book retailers (i.e., Hot Topic), and at library systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJON \"BERMUDA\" SCHWARTZ \u003c\/strong\u003ehas been the drummer with \"Weird Al\" Yankovic since 1980 and is seen and heard on all of Weird Al's albums, videos, and concert and television performances. He is also the group's archivist, with an unmatched collection of memorabilia, audio \u0026amp; video releases from around the world, and photos. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"WEIRD AL\" YANKOVIC \u003c\/strong\u003eis an American musician, comedian and actor who is known for his music parodies and original songs that make light of popular culture. He has sold more than 12 million albums, performed more than 1,700 live shows, and earned five Grammy Awards. His last LP, \u003cem\u003eMandatory Fun\u003c\/em\u003e, debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200, the first comedy album ever to do so.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 208\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 12.1 x 9.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 17, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51768489378080,"sku":"9781948221160","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/f791db41a19c366548d17813bc273d05.jpg?v=1780330823","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/black-white-weird-all-over-the-lost-photographs-of-weird-al-yankovic-83-86-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}