Jacques Peretti
Edge of Reality: Journeys Through the Rabbit Hole of Reality Television
Edge of Reality: Journeys Through the Rabbit Hole of Reality Television
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Reality TV is a multi-billion-dollar machine that offers a profound insight into who we are as human beings, questioning the nature of what we deem to be entertaining. Writer and broadcaster Jacques Peretti goes behind the scenes of the reality TV machine to meet with people at every level, from those responsible for coming up with extreme formats to the contestants and participants at the heart of some of the most iconic moments.
Format: Hardback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 03 August 2023
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Reality TV's influence is undeniable: just twenty-five years ago, the concept didn't exist. Yet, today, it stands as one of the most powerful cultural forces on the planet, a multi-billion-dollar industry. Despite this, it is often dismissed as low-brow and unworthy of serious examination. However, the truth is that reality TV offers a profound insight into the human condition, challenging our assumptions about what constitutes entertainment.
In this captivating book, writer, broadcaster, and reality TV enthusiast Jacques Peretti delves behind the scenes of a world that has fascinated and consumed him for two decades. He meets with individuals at every level of the reality TV machine, from those responsible for creating ever-more extreme formats to the contestants and participants who have found themselves at the center of some of television's most iconic moments. These individuals reveal the emotional toll that reality TV has taken on their lives, as well as the ways in which their vulnerabilities have been exploited for the sake of entertainment.
Through his extensive research and interviews, Peretti offers a fresh perspective on reality TV, challenging our preconceived notions and revealing the complex dynamics that shape this genre. Whether you're a fan of reality TV or have never been able to understand its appeal, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in exploring the darker side of popular culture.
Weight: 502g
Dimension: 240 x 160 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780241644515
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