{"product_id":"real-fake-things-a-story-of-performance-fame-and-finding-myself-9798240952586","title":"Real Fake Things: A Story of Performance, Fame, and Finding Myself","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eReal Fake Things\u003c\/em\u003e, two-time \u003cem\u003eSurvivor\u003c\/em\u003e contestant Erik Reichenbach delivers a candid, funny, and deeply personal graphic memoir about reality television, identity, and the stories we tell ourselves in order to belong.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a lifelong fan of \u003cem\u003eSurvivor\u003c\/em\u003e, Erik believed the game represented adventure, merit, and the ultimate test of character. But after competing on two seasons of one of television's most iconic reality shows, he discovered a far more complicated reality. Part homage to \u003cem\u003eSurvivor\u003c\/em\u003e, part visual memoir, and part coming-of-age story, \u003cem\u003eReal Fake Things\u003c\/em\u003e follows Erik from his childhood obsession with competition to his experiences as a castaway, and ultimately to a deeper understanding of himself. Along the way, he examines fame, family expectations, and authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHonest, insightful, and often surprisingly funny, \u003cem\u003eReal Fake Things\u003c\/em\u003e offers an individual look behind the curtain of reality television while exploring a universal question: what is truly real?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for fans of \u003cem\u003eSurvivor\u003c\/em\u003e, reality television, memoirs, coming-of-age stories, and behind-the-scenes accounts of popular culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Erik Reichenbach\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Dabu Doodles\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/28\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 244\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.73lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.55d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798240952586\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eReichenbach, Erik:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Erik John Reichenbach is an American artist, graphic designer, and the founder of Dabu Doodles. His design work has appeared with brands like Trader Joe's, Bar Louie, 360 Media, and Cision. Long before his design career took off, however, he reached a wider audience as the \"Ice Cream Scooper from Hell\"-the Michigan native who competed on CBS's Survivor in 2008 and returned for a second season in 2013. That experience gave him a unique vantage point on fame, identity, and the surreal nature of reality television. Today, he lives in Michigan with his young son and his dog, Nico.","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Erik Reichenbach \/ Paperback \/ English","offer_id":48840804008093,"sku":"9798240952586","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_8dbfbf30-562b-4c93-b5b8-126931d515f4.jpg?v=1787727284","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/real-fake-things-a-story-of-performance-fame-and-finding-myself-9798240952586","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}