Episode 22 in the worlds ultimate greatestever notsominiminiseries. Below are confirmed upcoming book signing dates and locations for rick springfields new york times bestseller magnificent vibration. Magnificent vibration is the beautiful brainchild of rick springfield s imagination with enough of his real life mixed in for authenticity. Todays episode give a man a mask and he will tell you the truthoscar wilde. On the verge of committing suicide, horatio cotton finds gods phone number in a selfhelp book entitled magnificent vibration and proceeds to call the s. He was doing a book signing nearby and i just couldnt pass up the opportunity. Rick springfield, book signing event my precious little.
The grammywinning australian rocker, 63, will publish his debut novel, magnificent vibration, next. Magnificent vibration is available in hardcover, ebook and audiobook versions. Late at nighthave the same tone in certain spots as this book. That call sets off a freewheeling, fastpaced journey in springfields sometimes irreverent, often thoughtful debut novel magnificent vibration, out may 6 from touchstone. Rick springfield was born richard lewis springthorpe in guildford, sydney, new south wales, australia, to eileen louise evennett and norman james springthorpe, a lt. Ideal for the book collector or if you simply enjoy meeting your favorite celebrity, author, or sports icon. Book signing central is an event information service brought to you by and has a focus on author events, book signings, and autograph expos. Magnificent vibration is the beautiful brainchild of rick springfields imagination with enough of his real life mixed in for authenticity.
These are the kinds of questions horatio cotton, aka bobby, asks in new york times bestseller rick springfields debut novel, magnificent vibration. The book blends elements of science fiction with the narrative of horatio, a downonhisluck sexobsessed video. Mitch albom, author of the first phone call from heaven remarkably creative. Rick springfields new york times bestselling novel magnificent vibration is now available in paperback. After serendipitously stealing a mysterious selfhelp book called magnificent vibration. Rick springfield magnificent vibration late late at. Richard lewis springthorpe born 23 august 1949 is an australian musician and actor, known by his stage name rick springfield. Rock star and soap actorturnedauthor springfield late, late at night, 2010 debuts with fiction best classified as black comedy. Rick will be signing original lithographs of the artwork he created as well as bookplates. Grammy awardwinning musician, actor, and new york times bestselling author rick springfield s debut novel is magnificent vibration. Discover your true purpose from a bookstore, bobby calls the 1800 number scrawled inside the front cover, only to. Rick springfield talks sex, stealing books, god, and first. The book is his second new york times bestseller and its on sale now. Magnificent vibration book signings updated 719 rick.
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Mitch albom, author of the first phone call from heaven. Musician rick springfield has spoken about his christian faith and how his desire for a connection with god impacted on his new book, magnificent vibration. Author and musician rick springfield discusses his novel magnificent vibration on july 26, 2014. Rick springfield discusses magnificent vibration at book. Rick springfield signing promotion changing hands bookstore. For more information on springfield and magnificent vibratio. This is not the prose of a rock star who decided to try his hand at novel writing, but of a novelist who just happens to be. After making an unexpected connection with god via his.
In magnificent vibration, springfields first novel, our leading man gets to explore that question in what is being called a hilarious, poignant, overthetop and deeply meaningful work of fiction. Magnificent vibration by rick springfield 2014, hardcover. Critics are calling his new book, magnificient vibration, a buckle your seat belt ride and rick is here to talk to us all about it. Rick springfield is writing a novel and no, its not about jessies girl. In anticipation of his forthcoming novel, magnificent vibration, rick springfield will be making a special visit to octavia books in new orleans on april 9 at 3pm. Discover your true purpose from a bookstore, bobby calls the 1800 number scrawled inside the front cover, only to discover that he has a direct line to godand that god likes to mess with him.
Shop for signed photos, autographs and other autographed items related to rick springfield. On tuesday, springfield, 64, published his first novel, magnificent vibration. Each ticket admits one person and will be exchanged at the event for a signed lithograph and signed bookplate. Magnificent vibration by rick springfield overdrive. Soon enough, bobby finds an ideal companion for his journey. Rick springfield on divorce, god and the loch ness monster nprs rachel martin talks to singer and actor rick springfield about his debut novel, magnificent vibration, a fantastical story about a. Rick springfield is a grammy awardwinning musician and actor, and the author of the new york times bestselling memoir late, late night, which rolling stone named one of the twentyfive greatest rock memoirs off all time. Despite what your dirty minds are thinking, the book is about a man who, newlydivorced, emasculated, and feeling he has nothing left to live for, comes across a selfhelp book titled magnificent vibration. Get a signed copy of magnificent vibration from rick springfield. In general, only books purchased at the sponsoring retail locations on the day of each signing are eligible to be signed in person by rick. Conversations with rick springfield, wars lonnie jordan, tommy chong and walter egan. Cosponsored by amoeba music featuring a live musical performance. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Rick springfield born richard lewis springthorpe on august 23, 1949 in sydney is an australianamerican songwriter, musician and actor.
Rick springfield announces first novel hollywood reporter. Although australian, the jessies girl singer spent part of his youth in england, where his army officer father was. After stealing a mysterious selfhelp book from a bookstore, bobby calls the 1800 number scrawled inside the front cover. The novel portrays a hero who has hit a dead end in his life, but who serendipitously receives a 1800 phone connection to god via an inscription in a mysterious selfhelp book that may just. Rick springfield magnificent vibration octavia books. A novel by rick springfield 2015, paperback at the best online prices at.
He has also written two new york times bestselling books. Discover your true purpose from a bookstore and calls the 1800 number written inside the front cover. Sixteen pages of photos were added, some of which were taken by fans. His maternal grandparents were english, and his father was of english and some scottish descent. Pop starsoap star1980s heartthrob rick springfield is driving along californias pacific coast highway at one in the afternoon as we talk on the phone. Welcome to your most valuable resource for book signing events around the country.
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Musician and novelist rick springfield playing in powells books before his magnificent vibration book signing on 72714. Browse rick springfields bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Rick springfield on divorce, god and the loch ness monster. Proceeds benefit the wildlife warriors who provide rescue and care to animals impacted by wild fires in australia. Magnificent vibration is the beautiful brainchild of rick springfields. Rick springfield magnificent vibration book signing events 0 rick springfield, singeractor, will be signing copies of magnificent vibration at the following locations. These are the kinds of questions horatio cotton, aka bobby, asks in new york times bestseller rick springfield s debut novel, magnificent vibration. Each participant will also receive a copy of magnificent vibration after its. He was a member of the pop rock group zoot from 1969 to 1971, then started his solo career with his debut single speak to the sky reaching the top 10 in australia in mid1972, when he moved to the united states. Rick springfield gets personal when talking about the inspiration for three of his hit songs jessies girl, love somebody, and dont talk to strangers and performs them all with country duo, the sisterhood band. Rick springfield s fiction debut, magnificent vibration, is a rollicking romp of a book. In my mind, i contrast that image to his protagonist in magnificent vibration, springfields first novel and second book, following his widely acclaimed. The jessies girl singer and former general hospital star will release magnificent vibration in.