Rainn wilson narrates his own story with such perfection that the only disappointment is the fact that it ends. Jan 26, 2016 rainn wilson introduces the bassoon king at university book store. My life in art, faith and idiocy by rainn wilson isbn. Rainn wilson, were very excited to talk to you about bassoons today. Including sheet music, songbooks, methods, scores and exam pieces. Hear the bassoon king play the theme from the office. Rainn wilsons memoir about growing up geeky and finally finding his. Rainn wilson says hed trade acting for drumming in a. May 07, 2015 wilson also cocreated the media company soulpancake, which inspired the book soulpancake. Rainn wilson journeys onward in his artistic, spiritual questthe actor and author will speak saturday at the dallas. On november 2, hell release a book, soul pancake, thats tied into his online community of the same name a place to speak your mind. Now that hes fully left dwight schrute, the role that made him famous, behind, hes keeping fans in stitches with a completely differentand only slightly less nerdy. The bassoon king chronicles his journey from nerd to drama geek the highest rung on the vast, pimply ladder of high school losers, his years of mild debauchery and struggles as a young actor in new york, his many adventures and insights about the office, and finally, wilson s achievement of success and satisfaction, both in his career and. You know rainn wilson as dwight from nbcs the office, but im not sure many are fully prepared for how outrageous and often endearing his life story can be, captured in the pages of the bassoon king.
The most pleasant surprise was learning how deeply spiritual and truly authentic rainn wilson is. Actor and author rainn wilson discusses his book the bassoon king at 7 p. The bassoon king by rainn wilson overdrive rakuten. Rainn wilson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. Art, idiocy, and other sordid tales from the band room nov 10, 2015. The bassoon king rainn wilson s memoir about growing up geeky and finally finding his place in comedy, faith, and life. The memoir is smart, inspirational, and funny, so the addition of wilson s performance adds delectable icing to a tasty cake. Rainn wilson, star of the office, will be signing the copies of the bassoon king at the following locations.
Rainn wilson was born 20th january 1966, to robert wilson and shay cooper. Rainn wilson blends comedy, faith in memoir the bassoon king. Rainn founded a website and media company, soulpancake. Rainn dietrich wilson born january 20, 1966 is an american actor, comedian, writer, director, businessman, and producer. Rainn wilson also wrote a book about his life titled the bassoon king. Got his start in theater as a member of the acting company. Support a great cause and win a trip to the star trek. The myriad sounds of his life invoke laughter, reflection, and empathy. Nov 17, 2015 the offices rainn wilson is currently on a book tour in support of his recently published memoir the bassoon king. Matt hoyle over the last several years, wilson has created one of the most iconic characters on television as the preening, centerparted, paper salesman dwight schrute on the. Rainn wilson is best known for his emmynominated portrayal of dwight on nbcs the office. University book store presents henry winkler and lin oliver here. My life in art, faith, and idiocy dutton, on sale nov. The bassoon king art, idiocy, and other sordid tales from the band room.
Watch rainn wilson accompany mark kozelek on the bassoon. From books and apparel to candles, gift cards, and personalized dundie. The festival of books, the largest literary event in the country, will be taking. Rainn wilson joins the show live from the pepperdine bible lectures to discuss bahaii, fasting, the intersection of art and creativity, bassooning, farming, progressive manifestation, suffering, the office, dwight shrute, soulpancake, and his book the bassoon king. Sure, the forward to rainn wilsons memoir the bassoon king. Rainn wilson recalls an early scene in the office thats so. Nerdette host greta johnsen recently revealed that she has a. Nov 17, 2009 i seriously doubt that rainn wilson had the time to learn how to play the drums for this movie, so who actually does play them for his character. Rainn wilsons new book the bassoon king is available in stores on november 10, but his sweet bassoon jams are available right here and now. Nov 17, 2015 the office actor rainn wilson recently published the bassoon king.
Hoy stage woodcraft rangers mariachi and folklorico. Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible. Rainn founded a website and media company, soulpancake, that eventually became a. For nine seasons rainn wilson played dwight schrute, the offices breakout star and everyones favorite work nemesisbeet farmer. Chew on lifes big questions in the excerpt below from the bassoon king, wilson recalls his glory days. Aug 11, 2017 wilson, best known for his role as dwight schrute on the office, created quite a stir in the bassoon community with the release of his 2015 autobiography the bassoon king as bassoonists everywhere finally received their longawaited moment in the spotlight. He is best known for his role as dwight schrute on the nbc sitcom the office, for which he earned three consecutive emmy award nominations for outstanding supporting actor in a comedy series a native of seattle, wilson began acting at the university of washington. Rainn wilson of the office talks about his new memoir. With an academic background in engineering science and a social media entrepreneur, devon has worked for a variety of web startups and has culminated his love. And while schrutes foreword trashes wilsons the bassoon king. Rainn wilson books list of books by author rainn wilson. Last night, he appeared at oaklands grand lake theater to discuss the book with. I am an enthusiastic pedagogue, performer, and chamber music collaborator based in cape girardeau, mo. Aug 11, 2017 rainn wilson with his bassoon in high school band.
Rainn wilson says hed trade acting for drumming in a heartbeat at sneak peek week screening of the rocker costars emma stone, teddy geiger discuss the office stars reallife rock. Nerdette host greta johnsen recently revealed that she has a secret obsession. The bassoon king rainn wilson 9780525954538 netgalley. Actor, author and new trier high school graduate rainn wilson stopped by windy city live to talk about his new memoir, the bassoon king. Rainn wilson, right, with a bobblehead version of dwight schrute, his character from the office.
It is a combination of a comingofage memoir discussing his career and celebrity status coupled with discussions on religion and more, with wilson s involvement in the bahai faith since his early childhood playing a major role. Strive with all your hearts, raise up your voices and shout, until this dark world be filled with light. Rainn wilson as dwight schrute in the office and rainn wilson on the red capret. Nov 10, 2015 rainn wilson s memoir about growing up geeky and finally finding his place in comedy, faith, and life. Wilson plays harry mudd on the show, and hes offering fans a chance to help out the people of haiti while. Rainn wilsons january 19, 2018 show your love for someone or yourself this valentines day with some help from dwangela. An actor and a writer, he is the cocreator of and his son walter. Rainn wilson introduces the bassoon king at university book. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. It is a combination of a comingofage memoir discussing his career and celebrity status coupled with discussions on religion and more, with wilsons involvement in the bahai faith since his early childhood playing a major role. The bassoon king by rainn wilson, 9780525954538, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Then we learn that rainns dad used to write science fiction and had one book published robert wilson tentacles of dawn. For nine seasons, rainn wilson made his name playing obnoxious dwight schrute, everyones favorite work nemesis and beet farmer, on the hit television series the office.
Rainn wilson, best known for playing dwight schrute in the office, joined boston public radio to talk about his new memoir the bassoon king, his website soulpancake, and of course the office. He grew up in seattle, washington but graduated from new trier h. Personalization and posed photos if any will be announced at the event. The office themed 10 year challenge shows how much the. Also, newt gingrich and his wife, callista, sign their. Discover book depositorys huge selection of rainn wilson books online. Rainn wilson the bassoon king book tour the wilbur. Sep 05, 2017 that opportunity comes courtesy of prizeo and star trek. Rainn wilson is best known for his emmynominated role as dwight schrute on nbcs the office, though today hes equally wellknown for his millions of twitter followers and the philosophy website he founded, soulpancake, which launched a new york times bestselling book of the same name. May 10, 2017 rainn wilson joins the show live from the pepperdine bible lectures to discuss bahaii, fasting, the intersection of art and creativity, bassooning, farming, progressive manifestation, suffering, the office, dwight shrute, soulpancake, and his book the bassoon king. For office fans expecting a comedic comeback from dwight schrute, this might not be the book for them.
Although the bassoon king is, in its simplest form, a hollywood memoir attempting to either show how a celebrity is one of us or has been through hell and back. Not only have i read this book, but i also attended rainn wilsons book signing at the dallas musuem of art. Viewers of the show fell in love the character and grew to love the actor who played him even more. The offices rainn wilson is currently on a book tour in support of his recently published memoir the bassoon king. The band nineteen thirteen will open the show at 7 p. My life in art, faith, and idiocy is a nonfiction book authored by american actor rainn wilson. For nine seasons rainn wilson played dwight schrute, everyones favorite work nemesis and beet farmer. Nov 08, 2015 and while schrutes foreword trashes wilsons the bassoon king.
Nov 10, 2015 rainn wilsons new book the bassoon king is available in stores on november 10, but his sweet bassoon jams are available right here and now. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Shop amongst our popular books, including 10, the bassoon king, soulpancake and more from rainn wilson. Called an unsurprisingly funny and surprisingly poignant entry. Questions are paraphrased, and responses are edited where noted.
He was born in seattle, washington, in the united states rainn wilsons father was a novelist and artist, and. The bassoon king7pm tuesday, november 17online orders for this event have been turned off. The bassoon king book tour rainn wilson continues his post the office career with this hysterical retelling of his ascent to the summit of geekdom. Art, idiocy, and other sordid tales from the band room by rainn wilson. He won an emmy for his role in the television comedy the office rainn wilson is the author of the bassoon king 3. The bassoon king by rainn wilson 9780451469434 dymocks. The bassoon king is funny, fascinating, frightening, educational, and full of surprises. Rainn wilson biography, life, interesting facts early years and education. Wilson, best known for his role as dwight schrute on the office, created quite a stir in the bassoon community with the release of his 2015 autobiography the bassoon king as bassoonists everywhere finally received their longawaited moment in the spotlight. And in a fit of rock n roll rage, i smashed the bassoon. Jack ryan books by amazon, in which hell star as the titular character. Now, hes ready to explain how he came up with his unique sense of humor and share his socially awkward climb to stardom in his memoir, the bassoon king. And now wilson will showcase his more earnest side.
The oakland press wilsons hilarious book is a brisk, delightful read for his devoted fans. Mark kozelek performs with rainn wilson on bassoon pitchfork. Rainn founded a website and media company, soulpancake, that eventually became a bestselling book of the same name. The bassoon king by rainn wilson read by rainn wilson. As one would expect from a book by rainn wilson, this is not your typical actors memoir. Rainn wilson s memoir about growing up geeky and finally finding his place in comedy, faith, and life.
Rainn wilson strays from this rainn wilson is best known for his role as eccentric but likable. Art, idiocy, and other sordid tales from the band room reprint by rainn wilson isbn. I did an appearance to promote the book on the late show with stephen colbert and i played bassoon. Jacqueline wilson, bassoon welcome to the website of bassoonist jacqueline wilson. Most of us dont know that much about rainn wilson yet, so the book delivers.
Art, idiocy and other sordid tales from the band room details his interesting upbringing, years as a band and drama geek, his time as a struggling stage actor in new york, to his eventual rise to the office fameand the spiritual reflection and reconnection that came with it. He is best known for his role as dwight schrute on the nbc sitcom the office, for which he earned three consecutive emmy award nominations for outstanding supporting actor in a comedy series. Wilson also cocreated the media company soulpancake, which inspired the book soulpancake. Played clarinet and bassoon in the high school band. A former park rangers favorite gifts for the outdoorsy, adventurous folks in your life.
We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. Wilson will not sign memorabilia, only copies of the bassoon king purchased from changing hands bookstore. Nov 12, 2015 for office fans expecting a comedic comeback from dwight schrute, this might not be the book for them. Rainn wilson on life as the bassoon king usa today. Rainn wilson gets spiritual in his memoir the bassoon.
Browse rainn wilsons bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Rainn wilson speakers bureau and booking agent info. Wilson reveals his climb to fame in, the bassoon king. Published by dutton in november 2015, the book has. Viewers of the office fell in love with the character and grew to love the actor who played him even more. Rainn wilson audio books, best sellers, author bio.
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