Shock Value: A Tasteful Book About Bad Taste
by John Waters
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Author: John WatersForeword: Simon Doonan
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Published)
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Published: 2005-03-15
ISBN: N/A
Number of pages: 272
Publisher: Thunder's Mouth Press
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Book Review: John Waters is Golden
Summary: 5 Stars
Before reading "Shock Value" I had never seen a John Waters film. Waters' draws you in and makes you laugh out loud. He is a brilliant comic and a wonderful story teller. I followed up Shock Value with his collected articles in "Crackpot!" which has one of the funniest chapters ever written about Christmas.
John Waters I am a fan of your excellent writing and hope you publish more!
-Black Scorpion
www.blackforpresident.com
Summary of Shock Value: A Tasteful Book About Bad Taste
"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.
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