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Listen to Rob Reiner Tell the Story of Spinal Tap In His Recently-Released Audiobook

Dec 15, 2025 12:28pm PT Listen to Rob Reiner Tell the Story of Spinal Tap In His Recently-Released Audiobook The writer and director's book has returned to Amazon's bestsellers charts following his passing By Tim Chan Plus Icon Tim Chan Latest Listen to Rob Reiner Tell the Story of Spinal Tap In His Recently-Released Audiobook 34 minutes ago Philo Drops Price of Core Streaming Plan to Just $25 for Holiday Viewing Season 6 days ago DIRECTV Adds Seven New Multiview ‘Mix Channels’ to Elevate Home Streaming 2 weeks ago See All /Amazon If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. One of Rob Reiner‘s last projects before his death was the release of a new book about “Spinal Tap,” his memorable 1984 music mockumentary, and the book has returned to Amazon’s bestsellers charts following the writer and director’s passing. “This Is Spinal Tap” was Reiner’s feature directorial debut and it became a critical — and cult — favorite, with reviewers ranking it among the all-time comedy classics while being selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry in 2002.

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  • Related Stories ‘Wicked: For Good’ Holds U. K.-Ireland Box Office as ‘Zootopia 2’ Pounces Into Second 'Zootopia 2' Scores Fourth-Biggest Global Debut in Box Office History With $556 Million, Including Record $272 Million in China In the new book, titled “A Fine Line Between Stupid and Clever,” Reiner reunited with the movie’s stars, Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer, to offer a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the film, including commentary on how the characters were created, the backstories behind their most memorable lines, and how a fake band pulled off a real concert in front of more than 100,000 fans at Glastonbury.
  • NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A Fine Line Between Stupid and Clever: The Story of Spinal Tap Originally released in September, Reiner’s book is currently back in the top ten of Amazon’s rock music biographies chart as of this writing.
  • $21.28 $35.00 39% off Buy Now On Amazon In addition to stories from the set, the book features never-before-seen photographs, band memorabilia and personal anecdotes from the actors about the surprising success of the film.
  • In true Reiner fashion, it also comes with a bonus “memoir” by the director’s alter ego, “Marty DiBergi,” who interviews Spinal Tap band members Nigel Tufnel, David St.
  • Hubbins, and Derek Smalls about their musical journey and “their drummers who paid the ultimate sacrifice to the rock gods.” You can also listen to the audiobook version of “The Story of Spinal Tap,” which is narrated by Reiner, along with Guest, McKean and Shearer.
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