Includes bibliographical references, filmography and index.
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Preface; Acknowledgments; 1. Funny or Not; 2. The Limits of Transgression; Interlude: The American Dream; Epitaph; Notes; Bibliography; Filmography; Index.
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Taking as his starting point the 1999 biopic Man on the Moon, Florian Keller explores Andy Kaufman's career within a broader discussion of the ideology of the American Dream, grasping Kaufman's radical agenda beyond avant-garde theories of transgression. Presenting readings of Kaufman's most significant performances, Keller shows how he mounted a critique of America's obsession with celebrity and individualism.