{"product_id":"who-is-weird-al-yankovic-paperback","title":"Who Is Weird Al Yankovic? - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eWes Locher\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eWho Hq\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRobert Squier\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRead all about how a young boy from California who listened to polka music and played the accordion became a comedian, parody songwriter, and Grammy winner in this biography for young readers about \"Weird Al\" Yankovic!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen Alfred Yankovic was seven years old, a salesman knocked on the door of his family home selling guitars and accordions. Al's life was never the same! He drew inspiration from comedian, radio broadcaster, and novelty songwriter Dr. Demento. By the time he was sixteen years old, Al graduated high school at the top of his class and had his first parody song on the radio. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhile in college studying architecture, Alfred Yankovic became \"Weird Al.\" He got a job at his university radio station where he worked on novelty songs, comedy sketches, and developing his public image, which included his signature Hawaiian shirt. His hard work led him to a record deal with Scotti Bros. Records, a time slot with MTV, and a headlining tour act. After releasing fourteen albums, two children's books, and a comedy movie, Weird Al received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2018. Today, he is as famous for his Hawaiian shirt as he is for his hit songs, including \"Eat It,\" \"Smells Like Nirvana,\" and \"Amish Paradise.\" Find out more about the life and career of \"Weird Al\" Yankovic in this biography for young readers.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWes Locher is a writer of prose, journalism, video games, and comic books. In 2021, he published the first two titles of his \"tiny books\" series: \u003ci\u003eNetworking, How Do You Do It, and Why Is It So Scary?\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eGame Writing: What It Is, What It Isn't, and How To Get Started.\u003c\/i\u003e He has authored several books in the Who HQ nonfiction series for young readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 112\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 7.49 x 5.13 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 24, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59261432463441,"sku":"9780593889695","price":6.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/5023\/8545\/files\/cXIbtWMZUs9780593889695.webp?v=1775055017","url":"https:\/\/apocalypsevinyl.com\/es\/products\/who-is-weird-al-yankovic-paperback","provider":"Apocalypse Vinyl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}