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Shock Value

Shock Value A Tasteful Book About Bad Taste

3rd Edition

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Publisher's Synopsis

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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Running Press

Running Press Publishers has been providing consumers with an innovative list of quality books and book-related kits since 1972. Running Press creates more than 80 new titles a year under four imprints: Running Press, Running Press Kids, Running Press Teens, and Running Press Miniature Editions™. Titles cover a broad range of categories, including: humor and essay, food and wine, performing arts, lifestyle and craft, children's illustrated picture books and award winning young adult fiction. Miniature Editions has the original and most innovative kit program in the industry, from abridged bestsellers, best licensed properties, to our clever and quirky in-house created kits. Running Press is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, and is a proud member of the Perseus Books Group.

Book information

ISBN: 9781560256984
Publisher: Little, Brown
Imprint: Running Press
Pub date:
Edition: 3rd Edition
DEWEY: 791.430233092
DEWEY edition: 22
Language: English
Sales rank: 15290
Number of pages: 244
Weight: 426g
Height: 251mm
Width: 179mm
Spine width: 15mm