Books
by Louis Theroux
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Gotta Get Theroux This: My Life and Strange Times in Television |
With its title taken from some t-shirt bootleg merchandise, Louis Theroux continues his autobiography in the same curious, awkward and self-deprecating style as his documentaries. Anxiety seems to be a keyword throughout his life, but allied both to a willingness to take chances and a fascination with people it also allows for a deal of thoughtfulness and meditation, continuing contact with many of his subjects for years after broadcast. A genuinely interesting and insightful read.
(Clive Yelf - bwl 102 Autumn 2021) |
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The Call of The Weird - Travels in American Subcultures |
In a surprisingly philosophical look at the nature of 'weirdness', Theroux revisits many of the individuals that featured in earlier television specials. The fact he maintained contact with many of them, even if he found the views they held repugnant, seems to be evidence of an empathetic rather than voyeuristic attitude on his part, a feeling reinforced when considering his own actions and motives. Behind weirdness is a complex person and that's what interests Theroux.
(Clive Yelf - bwl 46 June 2008) |
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