The bassoon king, which is hilarious and very insightful. He won an emmy for his role in the television comedy the office rainn wilson is the author of the bassoon king 3. Rainn wilson the bassoon king book tour the wilbur. 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. 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. Rainn wilson poses during a signing of his new book the basson king. Rainn wilson, were very excited to talk to you about bassoons today. Chew on lifes big questions in the excerpt below from the bassoon king, wilson recalls his glory days. 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 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. Wilson also cocreated the media company soulpancake, which inspired the book soulpancake. Most of us dont know that much about rainn wilson yet, so the book delivers. Rainn wilson is best known for his emmynominated portrayal of dwight on nbcs the office. Rainn dietrich wilson born january 20, 1966 is an american actor, comedian, writer, director, businessman, and producer. Viewers of the office fell in love with the character and grew to love the actor who played him even more. The band nineteen thirteen will open the show at 7 p. For nine seasons rainn wilson played dwight schrute, the offices breakout star and everyones favorite work nemesisbeet farmer.
Badger from breaking bad as dwights cousin zeke, veteran character actor. An actor and a writer, he is the cocreator of and his son walter. Viewers of the show fell in love the character and grew to love the actor who played him even more. Not only have i read this book, but i also attended rainn wilsons book signing at the dallas musuem of art. 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. 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. Rainn wilson speaking bio and videos the lavin agency. Discover book depositorys huge selection of rainn wilson books online. Rainn wilsons january 19, 2018 show your love for someone or yourself this valentines day with some help from dwangela.
He tells us he doesnt like the bassoon king or any books that. Dwight schrute and rainn wilson seem as inseparable as beets, bears, and. Rainn wilson, star of the office, will be signing the copies of the bassoon king at the following locations. In addition to acting, wilson published an autobiography, the bassoon king, in november 2015, and also cofounded the digital media. 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, wilsons achievement of success and satisfaction, both in his career and. Rainn founded a website and media company, soulpancake, that eventually became a bestselling book of the same name. 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, and. What books would the endearing often exasperating personalities of. The bassoon king by rainn wilson overdrive rakuten. The offices rainn wilson is currently on a book tour in support of his recently published memoir the bassoon king. For nine seasons rainn wilson played dwight schrute, everyones favorite work nemesis and beet farmer. Wilson will not sign memorabilia, only copies of the bassoon king purchased from changing hands bookstore. Rainn wilsons memoir about growing up geeky and finally findin.
The oakland press wilsons hilarious book is a brisk, delightful read for his devoted fans. The offices rainn wilson is the bassoon king youtube. Rainn wilson nov 11, 2015 culture the bassoon kinggrowing up bahai in the 70s. 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 bassoon king is funny, fascinating, frightening, educational, and full of surprises. The bassoon king rainn wilson s memoir about growing up geeky and finally finding his place in comedy, faith, and life. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Played clarinet and bassoon in the high school band. Published by dutton in november 2015, the book has. 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. Rainn wilson s new book the bassoon king is available in stores on november 10, but his sweet bassoon jams are available right here and now.
Rainn wilson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. My life in art, faith, and idiocy dutton, on sale nov. 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. 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. 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. Rainn wilson, aka dwight from the office, has done a bangup job at creating a very enjoyable read in the bassoon king. My life in art, faith, and idiocy is a nonfiction book authored by american actor rainn wilson. The bassoon king rainn wilson 9780525954538 netgalley. Also, newt gingrich and his wife, callista, sign their. And while schrutes foreword trashes wilsons the bassoon king. Personalization and posed photos if any will be announced at the event. In 2015, rainn wilson revealed that a number of hit songs were given consideration for the shows.
Rainn dietrich wilson born january 20, 1966 is an american actor, comedian, writer, director. Sure, the forward to rainn wilsons memoir the bassoon king. If for nothing else, this should be heralded for being an almost perfectly constructed autobiography. Rainn wilson, right, with a bobblehead version of dwight schrute, his character from the office. Rainn wilson on life as the bassoon king usa today.
Rainn wilson audio books, best sellers, author bio. Rainn wilson reveals 3 classic tunes that almost became. Art, idiocy, and other sordid tales from the band room reprint by rainn wilson isbn. And in a fit of rock n roll rage, i smashed the bassoon. I did an appearance to promote the book on the late show with stephen colbert and i played bassoon.
Strive with all your hearts, raise up your voices and shout, until this dark world be filled with light. Rainn wilson books list of books by author rainn wilson. For office fans expecting a comedic comeback from dwight schrute, this might not be the book for them. He grew up in seattle, washington but graduated from new trier h. Actor and author rainn wilson discusses his book the bassoon king at 7 p. Nerdette host greta johnsen recently revealed that she has a secret obsession. Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible. As one would expect from a book by rainn wilson, this is not your typical actors memoir. Rainn wilson gets spiritual in his memoir the bassoon. Browse rainn wilsons bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Shop amongst our popular books, including 10, the bassoon king, soulpancake and more from rainn wilson.
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. Rainn wilsons memoir about growing up geeky and finally finding his place in comedy, faith, and life. 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. Got his start in theater as a member of the acting company. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience.
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