Larger Than Life: A History of Boy Bands from NKOTB to BTS

Fun gift for any fan of boy bands.

bought as a present - the recipient loved it

Honestly, this is the book that anyone who was ever a teen never knew they needed. Into NKOTB but have no idea where Harry Styles even comes from? Too young for N Sync and Backstreet Boys but want to know MORE? IS YOUR FAVORITE OBSCURE BOY BAND EVEN MENTIONED IN HERE? Probably! This is more like a really cool encyclopedia that is not only knowledgable, but really excited to give you a taste of said knowledge. Were you a teen that was into pop music at some point in the last 30 years? Buy this book. You'll have fun.

For any boy band fan, or fan-curious, person out there, Larger Than Life is an amazing read from start to finish. Witty and informative, it's a quick dive into the world of boybandery that will make you think critically and fondly about these iconic acts.

Cute book, but it was pretty much a summary of boy band documentaries with some fangirling sprinkled in. The author claims to be “inclusive” and claims to give the history boy band evolution but glosses over the black and brown boy bands of the 60s-70s and jumps straight into modern boy bands. I love me some modern boy bands, but this book does not deliver what it promises to teach.