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For the first time, director Rob Reiner and cocreators Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, and Harry Shearer provide the full behind-the-scenes story of the making of the groundbreaking mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap and its upcoming sequel.
Since its original release in 1984, This Is Spinal Tap has evolved from a beloved cult film into a cinematic landmark: an all-time comedy classic that pioneered an entire genre, the mockumentary. Now, director Rob Reiner and his cowriters and costars, Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, and Harry Shearer, tell the complete story of the movie and its fictitious band—how they met, how Spinal Tap came to be, and how their low-budget indie film took on a life of its own.
Years after the movie first came out, the Library of Congress selected This Is Spinal Tap for inclusion in the National Film Registry, and Tap went on to play The Royal Albert Hall, Wembley Stadium, and to over 100,000 fans at the Glastonbury Festival in England.
Reiner, Guest, McKean, and Shearer provide the backstories to the movie’s famous lines—among them “Hello, Cleveland!,” “None more black,” “You can’t dust for vomit,” and “These go to eleven”—and to such Tap anthems as “Big Bottom” and “Stonehenge.” Featuring never-before-seen photographs, band memorabilia, and personal reminiscences of their enduring creative partnership, A Fine Line Between Stupid and Clever will delight Tap-heads of all ages—just as the long-awaited Spinal Tap sequel is hitting theaters.
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“When you’re ready to turn your Spinal Tap fandom up to 11, this is the book for you. Brought to you by the creators themselves, this ode to the rock gods is packed with commentary, interviews, exclusive content, and oh so much more.”
— Barnes&Noble.com
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“A fascinatingly fact-packed gift for Tapheads, it’s as much of a labor of love as the film itself.”
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“One of the best making-of books to hit the shelves in a good long while.”
— Booklist
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A New York Times Bestseller
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A #1 Amazon Bestseller
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An Amazon Editors' Pick of Best History
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A Barnes & Noble Teen Blog Pick
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About the Authors
Rob Reiner (1947–2025), a two-time Emmy–winning actor for his role in the landmark television series, All in the Family, wa also the acclaimed director of This Is Spinal Tap, Stand by Me, The Princess Bride, When Harry Met Sally, Misery, A Few Good Men, The American President, Ghosts of Mississippi, and The Bucket List. He directed the Emmy–nominated documentary Albert Brooks: Defending my Life, and the sequel to This Is Spinal Tap. As a dedicated political activist, he spearheaded a tobacco tax initiative in California to fund early childhood development and chaired the state commission to oversee its implementation. In 2008, he cofounded The American Foundation For Equal Rights, which paved the way for marriage equality nationwide.
Michael John McKean is an American actor, comedian, writer, composer, and musician well known for his portrayal of Squiggy’s friend Leonard “Lenny” Kosnowski on the sitcom Laverne & Shirley; and for his work in the Christopher Guest ensemble films, particularly as David St. Hubbins, the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of the fictional rock band Spinal Tap from the eponymous film.