{"product_id":"9788417318802","title":"California Dreamin'","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCalifornia Dreamin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis moving graphic novel by Pénélope Bagieu unveils the life of Mama Cass, the iconic vocalist of The Mamas \u0026amp; the Papas. The work portrays her struggle for stardom, her battle with bulimia, and the prejudices of the music industry, offering an intimate and human portrait of an artist who defied norms to be herself. A story of dreams, music, and resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work chronicles the life of Ellen Cohen, born in 1941 into a Jewish family in Baltimore. With a prodigious voice and great aspirations, Ellen dreams of being a superstar. However, her overwhelming personality and natural charisma clash with the standards of the record industry, which rejects her image due to her weight. At nineteen, she reinvents herself as Cass Elliot and flees to New York, where she finds the ideal accomplices to form The Mamas \u0026amp; the Papas. The story navigates between musical success, drugs, love, and Cass's internal struggle to keep her dreams alive without renouncing her essence, offering an uncompromising look at her public and private life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOvercoming beauty stereotypes in the music industry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe fight against bulimia and eating disorders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe price of success and fame in the rock world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe search for personal and artistic identity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHuman relationships, friendship, and betrayal in a creative environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is aimed at readers interested in the history of 60s rock and pop music, fans of biographical graphic novels, and those looking for true stories of personal overcoming. It is also an ideal read for those who wish to know the more human and unknown side of a music legend like Mama Cass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn intimate and realistic portrait of an iconic figure, far from rock clichés.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA unique perspective on the challenges of being a woman in a male-dominated industry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn emotional visual narrative that humanizes a musical myth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reflection on self-acceptance and perseverance in the face of adversity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Bagieu, Pénélope\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Ponent Mon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: Rock and pop music, Graphic novels: true stories and non-fiction, Comics and graphic novels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Ponent Mon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: May 2020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 280\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 545 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalifornia Dreamin is a graphic biography that stands out for its sensitivity and rigor. Pénélope Bagieu manages to build a vibrant and emotional account that goes beyond the myth, offering a complex and human vision of Cass Elliot. The work is especially interesting for those who value stories of personal overcoming and the cultural context of a golden age of music, combining expressive drawing with a deep and well-documented narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PONENT MON EDITORIAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405696819547,"sku":"9788417318802","price":24.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841731880.jpg?v=1781830272","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788417318802","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}