The book is currently out of stock
More about the book
Set against the backdrop of the television revolution, the story follows Henry Prendergast, who not only grew up watching TV but also starred in the hit children's show "Rumpus Room." As he navigates life in the spotlight, shaped by his mother Audrey's creative vision, Henry's journey reflects the complexities of fame and family dynamics. The narrative blends humor and poignancy, exploring how the rise of television transformed his family's life from ordinary to extraordinary, while also critiquing the impact of media on personal identity.
Book purchase
Human Amusements, Wayne Johnston
- Language
- Released
- 2004
- product-detail.submit-box.info.binding
- (Paperback)
We’ll notify you via email once we track it down.
Payment methods
- Title
- Human Amusements
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Wayne Johnston
- Publisher
- Penguin Random House LLC
- Released
- 2004
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 336
- ISBN13
- 9781400031979
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of the television revolution, the story follows Henry Prendergast, who not only grew up watching TV but also starred in the hit children's show "Rumpus Room." As he navigates life in the spotlight, shaped by his mother Audrey's creative vision, Henry's journey reflects the complexities of fame and family dynamics. The narrative blends humor and poignancy, exploring how the rise of television transformed his family's life from ordinary to extraordinary, while also critiquing the impact of media on personal identity.