To me, bad taste is what entertainment is all about. If someone vomits watching one of my films, it's like getting a standing ovation. Thus begins John Waters's autobiography. And what a story it is. Opening with his upbringing in Baltimore ("Charm City" as dubbed by the tourist board the "hairdo capital of the world" as dubbed by Waters), it covers his friendship with his muse and leading lady, Divine, detailed accounts of how Waters made his first movies, stories of the circle of friends/actors he used in these films, and finally the "sort-of fame" he achieves in America. Complementing the text are dozens of fabulous old photographs of Waters and crew. Here is a true love letter from a legendary filmmaker to his friends, family, and fans.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Running Press
ISBN-10
1560256982
ISBN-13
9781560256984
eBay Product ID (ePID)
44671264
Product Key Features
Book Title
Shock Value : a Tasteful Book about Bad Taste
Author
John Waters
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Film / Référence, Entertainment & Performing Arts, Individual Director (See Also Biography & Autobiography / Entertainment & Performing Arts), Film / History & Criticism
Publication Year
2005
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, Performing Arts
Number of Pages
256 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9.9in
Item Height
0.6in
Item Width
7in
Item Weight
16.6 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Pn1998.3.W38
Edition Number
3
Copyright Date
2005
Lccn
2005-281152
Dewey Decimal
791.43/0233/092 B
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
21
Illustrated
Yes
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