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KISS and Make-Up By Gene Simmons 2002 Three Rivers Press 1ST Paperback EDITION!
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Narrative Type
- Nonfiction
- Features
- 1st Printing
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- United States
- Edition
- First Edition
- Vintage
- Yes
- ISBN
- 9780609810026
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Crown Publishing Group, T.H.E.
ISBN-10
0609810022
ISBN-13
9780609810026
eBay Product ID (ePID)
2239922
Product Key Features
Book Title
Kiss and Make-Up
Number of Pages
304 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2002
Topic
Composers & Musicians, Genres & Styles / Rock
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Music, Biography & Autobiography
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
16 Oz
Item Length
9.1 in
Item Width
6.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2003-265771
Dewey Edition
21
Dewey Decimal
782.42166/092 B
Synopsis
The paperback publication of "KISS and Make-Up" coincides with the release of the band's spectacular photo book "KISS: The Early Years" and features four collectible covers, as well as new text from Gene and 100 additional photos his fans have never seen before., The God of Thunder returns in the New York Times Bestseller Now in paperback and hotter than hell! * More insight from the Demon Including the making of Destroyer and the truth behind the greatest rock band in the world * Look for all four special collector's covers * And more photos You wanted the truth, you got the truth-the hottest book in the world! Fueled by an explosive mix of makeup, costumes, and attitude, KISS burst onto the music scene thirty years ago and has become a rock institution. The band has sold more than eighty million records, has broken every concert attendance record set by Elvis Presley and the Beatles, stands behind the Beatles alone in number of gold records from any group in history, and has spawned more than 2,500 licenses. There would have been no KISS without Gene Simmons, the outrageous star whose superlong tongue, legendary sexual exploits, and demonic makeup have made him a rock icon. KISS and Make-Up is the wild, shocking, unbelievable story, from the man himself, about how an immigrant boy from Israel studied to be a rabbi, was saved by rock and roll, and became one of the most notorious rock stars the world has ever seen. Before Gene Simmons there was Chaim Witz, a boy from Haifa, Israel, who had no inkling of the life that lay ahead of him. In vivid detail Gene recounts his childhood growing up in Haifa under the watchful eye of his beloved, strong-willed mother, a concentration camp surviv∨ his adolescent years attending a Jewish theological center for rabbinical studies in Brooklyn; his love of all things American, including comic books, superheroes, and cowboys; and his early fascination with girls and sex, which prompted him to start a rock band in school after he saw the Beatles on The Ed Sullivan Show. KISS and Make-Up is not just the classic story of achieving the American dream through the eyes of an immigrant boy making good, but a juicy, rollicking rock and roll read that takes you along for the ride of your life with KISS, from the 1970s, when they were the biggest band in the world, through the '80s, when they took off their world-famous war paint, and into the '90s, when they came back bigger and badder than ever to become the number one touring band in the world. In his own irreverent, unapologetic voice, Gene talks about the girls (4,600 of them and counting); his tight bond with KISS cofounder Paul Stanley; the struggles he and Paul had with Ace Frehley and Peter Criss and their departures from the group; the new band members and Eric Carr's untimely death; the enormous love and affection he has for the people who put him there in the first place-the KISS Army and the ever-loyal KISS fans around the world; his love life, including stories about his relationships with Cher and Diana Ross and with Shannon Tweed, Playmate of the Year, mother of his son and daughter, and his companion of eighteen years; and much more. Full of dozens of photographs, many never-before-seen pictures from Gene's private collection, KISS and Make-Up is a surprising, intimate look at the man behind the mask. For the first time Gene reveals all the facets of his complex personality-son, rock star, actor, record producer, businessman, ladies' man, devoted father, and now author., The God of Thunder returns in the "New York Times" Bestseller - Now in paperback and hotter than hell * More insight from the Demon - Including the making of "Destroyer" and the truth behind the greatest rock band in the world* Look for all four special collector's covers* And more photos You wanted the truth, you got the truth--the hottest book in the world Fueled by an explosive mix of makeup, costumes, and attitude, KISS burst onto the music scene thirty years ago and has become a rock institution. The band has sold more than eighty million records, has broken every concert attendance record set by Elvis Presley and the Beatles, stands behind the Beatles alone in number of gold records from any group in history, and has spawned more than 2,500 licenses. There would have been no KISS without Gene Simmons, the outrageous star whose superlong tongue, legendary sexual exploits, and demonic makeup have made him a rock icon. KISS and Make-Up is the wild, shocking, unbelievable story, from the man himself, about how an immigrant boy from Israel studied to be a rabbi, was saved by rock and roll, and became one of the most notorious rock stars the world has ever seen.Before Gene Simmons there was Chaim Witz, a boy from Haifa, Israel, who had no inkling of the life that lay ahead of him. In vivid detail Gene recounts his childhood growing up in Haifa under the watchful eye of his beloved, strong-willed mother, a concentration camp survivor; his adolescent years attending a Jewish theological center for rabbinical studies in Brooklyn; his love of all things American, including comic books, superheroes, and cowboys; and his early fascination with girls and sex, which prompted him to start a rock band in school after he saw the Beatles on The Ed Sullivan Show. KISS and Make-Up is not just the classic story of achieving the American dream through the eyes of an immigrant boy making good, but a juicy, rollicking rock and roll read that takes you along for the ride of your life with KISS, from the 1970s, when they were the biggest band in the world, through the '80s, when they took off their world-famous war paint, and into the '90s, when they came back bigger and badder than ever to become the number one touring band in the world. In his own irreverent, unapologetic voice, Gene talks about the girls (4,600 of them and counting); his tight bond with KISS cofounder Paul Stanley; the struggles he and Paul had with Ace Frehley and Peter Criss and their departures from the group; the new band members and Eric Carr's untimely death; the enormous love and affection he has for the people who put him there in the first place--the KISS Army and the ever-loyal KISS fans around the world; his love life, including stories about his relationships with Cher and Diana Ross and with Shannon Tweed, Playmate of the Year, mother of his son and daughter, and his companion of eighteen years; and much more. Full of dozens of photographs, many never-before-seen pictures from Gene's private collection, KISS and Make-Up is a surprising, intimate look at the man behind the mask. For the first time Gene reveals all the facets of his complex personality--son, rock star, actor, record producer, businessman, ladies' man, devoted father, and now author.
LC Classification Number
ML420.S5629A3 2002
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The wrong book was sent to me - not the one pictured. This is important because there are 4 versions. They told me not to rely on their pictures of an
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good book to read
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A piece of KISStory
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- 14 Jun, 2018
Great read
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- r***e (4787)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseShipped fast. Great professional packaging to help protect items during shipping. Each VHS tape was individually wrapped and then placed inside more bubble wrap. All vhs tapes were in better condition than advertised. Great seller communications. Great value / price / deal. Very honest seller.
- r***a (165)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseThis bag was carefully packaged with care, and shipped very fast! The seller communicated immediately about the shipping time, and was very helpful! This bag was exactly as described, and arrived in mint condition! Great value, and amazing seller!
- e***r (1947)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseEverything was just as described and the packaging was first rate. Shipping costs were low as well which is always a plus. Overall, this was a great value and I highly recommend this seller. Thank you!