now, i love phonogram, but that's because i'm the same age as kieren and have similar music references (although i'm not quite *that* white). i think something that steeped in a relatively narrow set of influences is going to be limited in the broadness of its appeal.

what gives me hope that w&d will appeal more broadly is because there's no specific musical reference point needed, just a familiarity with the modern pop star concept.

and, of course, it's one of the best looking books on the shelf. those covers!