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BACHELOR NATION

Amy Kaufman

Inside the World of America’s Favorite Guilty Pleasure

This is the first definitive, behind-the-scenes cultural history of the Bachelor franchise, America's favorite guilty pleasure, by a respected Los Angeles Times journalist and die-hard fan of the iconic reality TV show.

BACHELOR NATION is the first behind-the-scenes, unauthorized look into the reality television phenomenon. Los Angeles Times journalist Amy Kaufman has interviewed dozens of producers, contestants, and celebrity fans to give readers never-before-told details of the show's inner workings: what it's like to be trapped inside the mansion "bubble"; dark, juicy tales of producer manipulation; and revelations about the alcohol-fueled debauchery that occurs long before the fantasy suite.

But BACHELOR NATION looks at more than just what actually happens on The Bachelor. The show's reach and influence have made it a true cultural zeitgeist. Kaufman explores what our fascination means: what the show says about the way we view so-called suitors, our subconscious yearning for fairy-tale love, and how this enduring television show has shaped society's feelings about love, marriage, and feminism by appealing to a marriage plot that's as old as Jane Austen.

Amy Kaufman is a staff writer at the Los Angeles Times, where she has covered film, celebrity, and pop culture since 2009. On the beat, she has attended the Academy Awards and the Sundance Film Festival and profiled hundreds of stars, including Natalie Portman, Stevie Nicks, Justin Bieber, and Kristen Stewart.

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Book Published 2018-03-06 by Dutton
Book Published 2018-03-06 by Dutton

Comments

Amy's writing is gripping and funny and a celebration of the truth about our culture. I savored every word.

First serial rights are now with the New York Post for an exclusive 1500-word excerpt to run February 27th, one week pre-pub.

New York Times writer Carla Correa is planning a piece involving Bachelor Nation for the Style section

This book is more than a Bible for Bachelor Nation-- it's a fascinating read for anyone with an interest in pop culture, television history, and the phenomenon of 'real people' becoming brands.

Fans will devour this addictive, indulgent, and crafty appraisal of one of reality TV's biggest successes.

BACHELOR NATION was included in Bustle's list of "The 25 Most Anticipated Nonfiction Books of 2018 Read more...

BACHELOR NATION author Amy Kaufman will appear on the TODAY SHOW on March 7th. Amy will join Megyn Kelly in the 9am hour - the interview will be largely based around Amy's recent LA Times reporting of the Franco, Ratner, and Simmons accusations, but will include plugs for Bachelor Nation.

Essential for fans of pop culture, this book could play an important role in courses on feminism and gender studies. It's also a fascinating and fun read for anyone who wants to think about how and why viewers continue to tune into shows like The Bachelor.

The only way you can keep watching The Bachelor without breaking down into guilt is to read this smart, thorough guide to how that sausage is made. Amy Kauffman reports the crap out of the nation's ongoing social experiment known as The Bachelor and The Bachelorette and explains what's going on behind the scenes in detail beyond any of our imaginations. If you're trying to figure out why we - that is to say, you - keep watching this ridiculous television show, you'll find intelligent answers (if not absolution) here.