{"product_id":"semi-famous-a-true-story-of-near-celebrity-paperback","title":"Semi-Famous: A True Story of Near Celebrity - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJosh Sundquist\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn this \"laugh-out-loud funny\" book (Hank Green, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author), social media star and comedian Josh Sundquist takes readers on his hilarious journey to the fringes of viral stardom to discover if it's possible to be both very famous and very happy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e As a semi-famous internet creator, Josh Sundquist knows what it's like to chase fame, but he also knows that more fame usually means more stress. So he set out on a pseudo-scientific investigation to\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003efind out if there is any way for fame and happiness to overlap. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e He attempts to define the word \"fame\"--hint: it's harder than you'd think. He turns back time to identify the first facially-recognizable celebrity (you might know his former BFF Brutus). He digs into the numbers to debunk urban legends associated with stardom (ever heard of the 27 Club?). He talks to other semi-famous people (from K-pop sensations to former child stars) and asks them: Is this fame thing making you happy? If not, why are you doing it? If so, what's your secret? All while recounting funny stories about his own cringy fame-seeking (like his many attempts, and failures, to get onto MTV). \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Packed with playful diagrams, fascinating insights from celebrities, and embarrassing truths from Josh's experience with semi-fame, this is a must-read for anyone who has ever dreamed of becoming famous...or at least going viral on TikTok.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJosh Sundquist\u003c\/b\u003e is a Paralympic ski racer, cancer survivor, popular YouTube vlogger, motivational speaker, and Halloween enthusiast. He is the author of \u003ci\u003eWe Should Hang Out Sometime\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLove and First Sight \u003c\/i\u003eand the bestselling \u003ci\u003eJust Don't Fall\u003c\/i\u003e. As a motivational speaker, Josh speaks to schools, conventions, and corporations across the world. He invites you to visit him at joshsundquist.com or follow him at @JoshSundquist.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 384\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.78 x 8.25 x 5.53 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 13, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51759179497760,"sku":"9780316629720","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/9db12275a8425cb9a77b9ac5ffda0229.webp?v=1780144519","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/semi-famous-a-true-story-of-near-celebrity-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}