{"product_id":"9780525561125","title":"Medallion Status","description":"Author: Hodgman, John\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780525561125\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Penguin Group USA\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 13 Jan 2021\u003cbr\u003ePages: 304\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA hilarious and honest new book in which John Hodgman, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003eVacationland,\u003c\/i\u003e leaves vacation behind and gets back to work as a still somewhat famous person . . . and then loses his job\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\" An  affecting and hilarious meditation on fame and prestige as seen through the lens of an airline loyalty program.\" \u003ci\u003e-The AV Club\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA hilarious and honest new book in which John Hodgman, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eVacationland,\u003c\/i\u003e leaves vacation behind and gets back to work as a still somewhat famous person . . . and then loses his job. An uproarious read.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter spending most of his twenties pursuing a career as a literary agent, John Hodgman decided to try his own hand at writing. Following an appearance to promote one of his books on \u003ci\u003eThe Daily Show\u003c\/i\u003e, he was invited to return as a contributor. This led to an unexpected and, frankly, implausible career in front of the camera that has lasted to this very day, or at least until 2016.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn these pages, Hodgman explores the strangeness of his career, speaking plainly of fame, especially at the weird, marginal level he enjoyed it. Through these stories you will learn many things that only John Hodgman knows, such as how to prepare for a nude scene with an oboe, or what it feels like to go to a Hollywood party and realize that you are not nearly as famous as the Property Brothers, or, for that matter, those two famous corgis from Instagram. And there are stories about how, when your television gig is canceled, you can console yourself with the fact that all of that travel that made your young son so sad at least left you with a prize- platinum medallion status with your airline.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth unflinchingly funny and deeply heartfelt, \u003ci\u003eMedallion Status\u003c\/i\u003e is a thoughtful examination of status, fame, and identity--and about the way we all deal with those moments when we realize we aren't platinum status anymore and will have to get comfortable in that middle seat again.","brand":"Print on demand - Ships in 1 to 3 months","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47322189856926,"sku":"UBD-9780525561125","price":32.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9780525561125.jpg?v=1780447660","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9780525561125","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}