Ooh to Be Ah: the Author as Rock Star
What role does an author play—or not—in our understanding of their work? Answers can be found in surprising places, and the 1983 promotional video for “Ooh to Be Ah,” a song by the band Kajagoogoo, is one such location. In it, we encounter wisdom regarding the role of literature, the folly of authorship, and how the two interact. …
“Ooh to Be Ah: the Author as Rock Star” appears at Vol. 1 Brooklyn. Click HERE to read the full essay.
Patrik Sampler 