| Description |
xi, 244 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm |
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text txt rdacontent |
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unmediated n rdamedia |
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volume nc rdacarrier |
| Bibliography |
Filmography: pages 243-244. |
| Contents |
The filthiest people alive -- Why I love violence -- The hillbilly ripoffs -- Baltimore, Maryland---hairdo capital of the world -- Female trouble -- All my trials -- Casting -- The most beautiful woman in the world -- Desperate living -- Edith Massey, the egg lady -- Two masters -- Sort-of-famous -- "Do you have parents?" |
| Summary |
""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."--Publisher's description. |
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Waters, John, 1946-
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Waters, John, 1946- (OCoLC)fst00070477
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Motion picture producers and directors -- United States -- Biography.
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Motion picture producers and directors. (OCoLC)fst01027225
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United States. (OCoLC)fst01204155
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| Genre/Form |
Biographies. (OCoLC)fst01919896
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| ISBN |
1560256982 |
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9781560256984 |
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