My weekly collection of new and notable books for your pop culture pleasure and edification: #ReadMoreTweetLess.

I Am C-3PO: The Inside Story by Anthony Daniels (DK Publishing; Star Wars on sale November 5, 2019): Years ago I was fortunate to interview R2-D2 and hear his story. (So cool!!) Well now C-3PO’s story is out for all of us to enjoy from the man who can honestly say I Am C-3PO: Anthony Daniels. Fresh from nerd friendly DK and just in time for Christmas! #NewBookAlert for November 25, 2019.

I Am C-3PO: The Inside Story by @ADaniels3PO
is available now! Get your copy: https://t.co/9udtyAqli5 #IAmC3PO pic.twitter.com/CLbxe7JpLo

— DK Books US (@dkpublishing) November 5, 2019

JAY-Z: Made in America by Michael Eric Dyson (St. Martin’s Press; Music Bio on sale November 26, 2019): In a culture fraught with the foolish court of public opinion “verdicts” what gets lost in the noise is The Work. The Work is all we’ve been permitted to judge. Out today from St. Martin’s Press this is Michael Eric Dyson’s JAY-Z: Made in America an analysis of Jay’s work and his diverse contributions to our pop culture. (With an intro from a frequent pop culture contributor Pharrell so it’s all happening! #NewBookAlert for November 26, 2019.

“Perhaps we have not given him sufficient credit because our bias against hip hop artists won’t let us see that the best of them have at the ready an army of narrative techniques to tell their stories and spread their truths.” From JAY-Z: Made in America, p. 43. #50DaysofJay pic.twitter.com/IEvZBC5IVG

— Michael Eric Dyson (@MichaelEDyson) November 23, 2019

A Marvelous Life: The Amazing Story of Stan Lee by Danny Fingeroth (St. Martin’s Press; Biography on sale November 5, 2019): (Sadly) Stan Lee passed away on November 12, 2018. Over time we’ll fully grasp his contributions to our pop culture (which’ll deepen our appreciation for this Work). He was a Pop Culture Architect like Jim Henson, George Lucas and Stephen King. While the book is called A Marvelous Life: The Amazing Story of Stan Lee the Marvelous Life applies just as much to us and the stories and characters Lee blessed us with. He made our lives and our imaginations better. Thank You Stan Lee. #NewBookAlert for November 27, 2019.

Today's the official publication (on sale) date for my new book A MARVELOUS LIFE: THE AMAZING STORY OF STAN LEE (St. Martin's Press/Macmillan). Thanks to everyone who helped make it happen. And thanks, of course, to anyone who chooses to buy a copy. https://t.co/Hj9d2ZpC3r

— Danny Fingeroth (@DannyFingeroth) November 5, 2019

The Life and Afterlife of Harry Houdini by Joe Posnanski (Avid Reader Press; Science Fiction/Magic on sale October 22, 2019): From the writer of Paterno this is the life of one of America’s greatest real life superheroes! Harry Houdini is so cool. Wow. And this title: The Life and Afterlife…so fresh. I’m happy to see people are actively keeping Harry Houdini’s legacy active and alive. #NewBookAlert for November 28, 2019.

Is anyone else out there as obsessed with #HarryHoudini as we are? (Appearing in a bookstore near you on Oct 22!) pic.twitter.com/3p3C94K16T

— Avid Reader Press (@AvidReaderPress) September 25, 2019

Acid for the Children: A Memoir by Flea (Random House; Music & Memoir on sale November 5, 2019): Did you read Anthony Kiedis’ compelling autobiography Scar Tissue? One of the best music books from an incredible band. Also an incredible book? Patti Smith’s Just Kids (a must read before you pass away book!). She writes the introduction to Flea’s bio as a poem: sweet. So wanna get into Flea’s Scar Tissue…cannot wait to read this. #NewBookAlert for November 29, 2019.

A memoir from the iconic bassist of the Red Hot Chili Peppers is available now. Get @Flea333's ACID FOR THE CHILDREN at https://t.co/14OVx0B1v2 pic.twitter.com/kPKx4BVWgc

— Grand Central Pub (@GrandCentralPub) November 11, 2019

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