A Good Bad Boy - Luke Perry and How a Generation Grew Up

An examination of how the late actor, famed for his role as Dylan McKay in Beverly Hills 90210, shaped a generation's views on masculinity, sexuality, addiction, and privilege.

About the author

Margaret Wappler is the author of the novel Neon Green. She has written about the arts and pop culture for the Los Angeles Times, Rolling Stone, Elle, The Believer, The Village Voice, and other publications. She lives in Los Angeles.

Summary

An examination of how the late actor, famed for his role as Dylan McKay in Beverly Hills 90210, shaped a generation's views on masculinity, sexuality, addiction, and privilege.

Product details

• Authors: Margaret Wappler
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster USA
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 04.03.2025, delayed
• EAN: 9781668006276
• ISBN: 978-1-66800-627-6
• No. of pages: 336
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Theatre, ballet; Popular Culture, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Popular Culture, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Entertainment & Performing Arts, PERFORMING ARTS / Television / History & Criticism, Individual actors & performers, Biography: arts & entertainment, Biography: arts and entertainment, TV & society, Media studies: TV and society, Individual actors and performers