What Should I Do If Reverend Billy Is in My Store?
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What Should I Do If Reverend Billy Is in My Store? by Bill Talen
This is an entertaining account of Reverend Billy, a self-declared fake southern Baptist preacher of The Church of Stop Shopping, who uses guerilla theatrics and culture jamming to enlighten consumers.
"The collar is fake but the calling is real" —The Village Voice
"A mind-bending blend of street theater, political grandstanding, and performance art. . . . Talen’s act has made him something of a media darling." —San Francisco Chronicle
"The zeal of a street-corner preacher and the schmaltz of a street-corner Santa." —The New York Times
"It’s a funny rant against developers and supermodels and everything that feeds off authentic humanness. But there’s a potent, delicious kernel of truth here." —Los Angeles Times
"A mind-bending blend of street theater, political grandstanding, and performance art. . . . Talen’s act has made him something of a media darling." —San Francisco Chronicle
"The zeal of a street-corner preacher and the schmaltz of a street-corner Santa." —The New York Times
"It’s a funny rant against developers and supermodels and everything that feeds off authentic humanness. But there’s a potent, delicious kernel of truth here." —Los Angeles Times
Bill Talen is an actor and activist who, as the Reverend Billy, has been feted and arrested in several countries. He lives and preaches in New York City.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781565848245 |
| ISBN 10 | 1565848241 |
| Title | What Should I Do If Reverend Billy Is in My Store? |
| Author | Bill Talen |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | The New Press |
| Year published | 2004-01-15 |
| Number of pages | 224 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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