Brat Pack America

A Love Letter to '80s Teen Movies

Kevin Smokler author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Rare Bird Books

Published:27th Oct '16

Should be back in stock very soon

Brat Pack America cover

From the fictional towns of Hill Valley, CA, and Shermer, IL, to the beautiful landscapes of the "Goondocks" in Astoria and the "time of your life" dirty dancing resort still alive and well in Lake Lure, NC, '80s teen movies left their mark not just on movie screen and in the hearts of fans, but on the landscape of America itself. Like few other eras in movie history, the '80s teen movies has endured and gotten better with time. In Brat Pack America, Kevin Smokler gives virtual tours of your favorite movies while also picking apart why these locations are so important to these movies. Including interviews with actors, writers, and directors of the era, and chock full of interesting facts about your favorite '80s movies, Brat Pack America is a must for any fan. Smokler went to Goonies Day in Astoria, OR, took a Lost Boys tour of Santa Cruz, CA, and deeply explored every nook and cranny of the movies we all know and love, and it shows.

One of Book Riot's Best Books from Indie Presses 2016

"Smokler's enthusiasm for movies shines through, making this an absolute delight for movie buffs."
Library Journal

"An important addition to the growing 80s canon."
Third Coast Review

"The perfect ticket to go back to those days. DeLorean not included."
The Quivering Pen

"Two thumbs up.... Now pardon me, while I go add a dozen or so movies to my Netflix queue."
GeekDad

"Kevin Smokler’s fun new look at ’80s teen movies."
San Jose Mercury News

ISBN: 9781942600671

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 411g

288 pages