The Fan Who Knew Too Much by Anthony Heilbut

The Fan Who Knew Too Much by Anthony Heilbut

Anthony Heilbut is a Grammy-winning record producer famous for his work with gospel music; he is also the author of The Gospel Sound, which celebrates the sound and contributors of the gospel scene. He is an agnostic with Jewish roots who adores gospel music. The Fan Who Knew Too Much, extends .Heilbut's fascination with outsiders, loners, and exiles in 20th-century American Culture (Ian Crouch).

The book is comprised of eight essays that range from art to obsession. Heilbut explores the roles of gays in the gospel church, profiles the life and work of Aretha Franklin, discusses the rise of the soap opera and Irna Phillips, its most influential figure, detours to an expose on male sopranos, and explores the roles of migr s from Hitler's Germany to America. On this broad journey through American culture, Anthony Heilbut has been a guide and a mentor.I know of no one who has the love and depth of knowledge of this extraordinary author (Paul Simon).

Anthony Heilbut received his Ph.D. in English from Harvard. He has taught at New York University and Hunter College, and is author of The Gospel Sound and Thomas Mann: Eros and Literature. He is also a record producer, specializing in gospel music, and has won both a Grammy Award and a Grand Prix du Disque.

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ISBN 13	9781593765286
ISBN 10	1593765282
Title	The Fan Who Knew Too Much
Author	Anthony Heilbut
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Soft Skull Press
Year published	2013-10-29
Number of pages	368
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