Subculture Vulture by Moshe Kasher - ISBN: 9780593231371
Hardcover
Hilarious dives into wild subcultures, finding belonging in unexpected places.

Subculture Vulture

A Memoir in Six Scenes

$46.65

  • Hardcover

    320 pages

  • Release Date

    5 March 2024

Check Delivery Options

Summary

A riotous, whirlwind tour through deep American subcultures ranging from Burning Man to Alcoholics Anonymous, by the hilarious stand-up comic Moshe Kasher

NATIONAL BESTSELLER

A “hilarious” (Dax Shepard), “surprisingly emotional trip” (The Chainsmokers) through deep American subcultures ranging from Burning Man to Alcoholics Anonymous, by the writer and comedian Moshe Kasher

“Part history lesson, part standup set and, often, part love letter … Kasher’s ability to blend …

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780593231371
ISBN-10:0593231376
Author:Moshe Kasher
Publisher:Random House USA Inc
Imprint:Random House Inc
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:320
Release Date:5 March 2024
Weight:567g
Dimensions:235mm x 156mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

“You’ll probably learn something—unless you’ve lived an identical life to his, which seems statistically impossible—and laugh in roughly equal measure … Kasher’s research shines through, revealing detailed histories that might surprise readers … Kasher’s ability to blend humor with homework works almost too well.”—New York Times

“Moshe Kasher’s travels through recovery are laid out beautifully, honestly, and effortlessly. I don’t know that I’ve read a more succinct description of the entire experience from soup to nuts. With equal parts authority and humility, Subculture Vulture is an elegant and a hilarious reminder that none of us really know anything for certain.”—Dax Shepard

“An electrifying, hilarious, and surprisingly emotional trip through the worlds Kasher has inhabited, including the one we share: the world of electronic dance music … He takes us on a trip through the rave scene of the nineties and you won’t feel like you ‘had to be there,’ because you’ll feel like you are.”—The Chainsmokers

“[Kasher’s] engaging writing style . . . he’s a wry, affable tour guide. It makes for compulsive reading.”—Datebook

“[Kasher] blends his per­son­al nar­ra­tive with cul­tur­al his­to­ry and criticism, cre­at­ing a lay­ered, mul­ti­di­men­sion­al sto­ry that’s not just about him… . His hon­esty is dis­arm­ing, and his sto­ry is a tes­ta­ment to the con­stant growth we expe­ri­ence through­out our lives.”Jewish Book Council

“Whatever your situation, you’ll think anew about the groups you belong to and come away with a new comprehension of those you don’t, as Subculture Vulture provides a brightly paved and wildly winding path to understanding.”Joyzine

“This book is a godsend, with edgy humor cleverly woven into the captivating tapestry of Deaf history, all seen through the unique lens of a culturally Deaf individual who also happens to be hearing. Prepare to be enlightened and entertained simultaneously.”—Nyle DiMarco, activist, actor, producer, and New York Times bestselling author of Deaf Utopia: A Memoir—and a Love Letter to a Way of Life

“Kasher has the rare gift to simultaneously celebrate a community while also making fun of it. His writing succinctly captures the insanity, the joy, the ridiculousness, and the radical act of fully embracing these worlds.”—Nick Kroll

“A deeply felt meditation on, well, all of Jewish history and Kasher’s place within it … It’s thoughtful and funny and, in places I didn’t expect to be, just plain wise.”—Nathan Englander, Pulitzer Prize finalist and bestselling author of What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank

“Kasher’s thoughtful account of the world of comedy is inspired and funny, and the accounts of those early open mics rang very true for me, even though I bombed a lot less than him.”—John Mulaney

“This will resonate with readers who’ve felt alone in an overwhelming world.”Publishers Weekly

“Vivid and great fun.”Kirkus Reviews

About The Author

Moshe Kasher

Moshe Kasher is a stand-up comedian, writer, and actor. He is the author of Kasher in the Rye. He has written for various TV shows and movies, including HBO’s Betty, Comedy Central’s roasts and Another Period, Zoolander 2, Wet Hot American Summer, and many more. His Netflix specials include Moshe Kasher- Live in Oakland and The Honeymoon Stand Up Special. He’s appeared in Curb Your Enthusiasm, Shameless, The Good Place, and other fun things. He co-hosts The Endless Honeymoon podcast with his wife, Natasha Leggero. Kasher lives in Los Angeles with Leggero and their daughter.

Returns

This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.