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Amanda Palmer, a celebrated singer and songwriter, uses her platform to explore the art and politics of asking. As a rock star who pioneered crowdfunding and a public TED speaker, she examines how modern artists negotiate requests for support and influence. In this biography, she reflects on the balance between vulnerability and resilience, highlighting the new rules of exchange that shape contemporary creative work.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Memoir/Personal Memoir
Authors: Amanda Palmer
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