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With the long-awaited sequel Spinal Tap II: The End Continues now in theaters, director Rob Reiner joins with co-creators Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer to take fans on a behind-the-scenes look at the fake history of fictional rock band Spinal Tap in a new book.
On sale for $21.74 (regularly $29) on Amazon, A Fine Line Between Stupid and Clever: The Story of Spinal Tap also takes a look at the making of the original 1984 mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap and how it went from a cult classic to entry into the National Film Registry.
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The biography is also available at BookShop.org for $32.55 (reg. $35), while A Fine Line Between Stupid and Clever can be purchased at Barnes & Noble priced at $30 (reg. $35). Additionally, B&N has a Rob Reiner-signed copy of the book for $35.
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‘A Fine Line Between Stupid and Clever: The Story of Spinal Tap’
by Rob Reiner
With Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer
A Fine Line Between Stupid and Clever is also available as an Audible audiobook, which is free to listen to for subscribers only.
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Meanwhile, the Criterion Collection released a new 4K Ultra HD restoration of the original 1984 film. Right now, it’s on sale for $34.99 (reg. $49.95) on Amazon, a 30% savings. The Blu-ray edition is also on sale for $27.99 (reg. $39.99) from the retail giant.
Criterion Collection
‘This Is Spinal Tapp’
Criterion Collection
Blu-ray, 4K Ultra HD
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