All I Ever Wanted Was to Be Hot: Self image, beauty ideals and desirability

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Beloved comedian, podcaster and commentator Price's debut book explores obsession and self-image, and how while striving to be hot feels natural, particularly in our culture, it is dangerous, homogenous, and informed by patriarchy. Anchored in her own personal experience, All I Ever Wanted Is to Be Hot is a refreshingly honest interrogation of how pop culture, the internet and modern beauty ideals intersect to influence our bodies and how we feel about them. Told with her signature blend of humour, nostalgia and insight, this is a fresh perspective on one of the most pervasive topics of our time - how endlessly trying to become the perfect version of yourself can come at the ultimate price. Price challenges the prevailing myths surrounding the health, wellness and cosmetic industries, and encourages readers to sit with the inherent contradictions of participating in that culture. Price will introduce readers to cutting-edge research alongside personal insights and interviews with a diverse range of Australians to paint a compelling picture of body sentiment in this country. A sharp, hilarious and deeply personal social commentary by one of the most exciting voices in Australian media, Perfect Candidate seeks to answer the question: does the way we see ourselves need an extreme makeover

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Lucinda Price (aka Froomes) is a writer, presenter, comedian, podcaster and radio host. She's one half of award-winning popculture radio duo Flex & Froomes on CADA and iHeartRadio. Her writing work has appeared in The Guardian, The Sydney Morning Herald, ABC and Pedestrian, alongside her weekly newsletter with over 10,000 subscribers. Her sold-out debut show at the 2023 Melbourne International Comedy Festival was rated five stars from The Age. She's also the CEO of FROOMESWORLD, an international one-woman business specialising in scripting, producing, presenting and editing original content. She has amassed a cult following online and earned an AACTA nomination for Best Digital Creator of 2022. Lucinda's TV credits include ABC's At Home Alone Together, in a sketch she wrote and edited, Amazon original The Moth Effect, Australia Now and Then, a host on MTV Australia, a presenter on ABC's Art Works and the red carpet host of the 2022 ARIA Awards. She has also written for the 2021 ARIA Awards and ABC's Question Everything. With a passion for taking the piss across multi-platform media, Froomes is a one-of-a-kind creative powerhouse.