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Shock Value: A Tasteful Book about Bad Taste
Contributor(s): Waters, John (Author), Doonan, Simon (Foreword by)
ISBN: 1560256982     ISBN-13: 9781560256984
Publisher: Running Press Adult
OUR PRICE:   $18.00  
Product Type: Paperback
Published: April 2005
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Annotation: "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.
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Biography & Autobiography | Entertainment & Performing Arts
- Performing Arts | Film - Direction & Production
- Performing Arts | Film - History & Criticism
Dewey: B
LCCN: 2005281152
Physical Information: 0.55" H x 7.06" W x 10.02" (1.18 lbs) 256 pages
Themes:
- Chronological Period - 1950-1999
- Chronological Period - 21st Century
 
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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.