During his early career, his films were shown as midnight movies in select theaters around the country, gaining notoriety for their profanity and shock value. A tasteful book about bad taste waters, john, doonan, simon on. A tasteful book about bad taste by john waters 2005, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. I listened to john waters read the audiobook and his filth elder advice is hilarious. The trailer, along with two others, was directed by myself and produced by myself and my brother steven m. Hes been nicknamed the prince of puke and the pope of trash, and his films are known for their shock factor. He went on to write for the sunday tribune and later edited in dublin magazine and magill. Waters in a loft in new york city, along with a trailer for the notorious shock value. The inimitable john waters reading from his book shock value this is the first of two parts. Browse john waterss bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. In addition to the commentary and archival materials, there was also a production scrapbook, the love letter to edie short film, and audio of john waters reading from his book shock value, which acted as an additional audio commentary on side two of that disc.
John waters reads from shock value part 1 of 2 youtube. A tasteful book about bad taste by john waters 1,880 ratings, 4. Find and compare hundreds of millions of new books, used books, rare books and out of print books from over 100,000. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. John waters books list of books by author john waters. John waters reads from shock value part 2 of 2 duration. A memoir and trash manifesto from legendary filmmaker and king of sleaze, john waters. To me, bad taste is what entertainment is all about. This includes data values and the controlled vocabularies that house them. John waters might not be an ideal role model so why let him give a commencement address. Make trouble 7inch vinyl carsick audio cds role models audiobook a date with john waters audio cd a john waters christmas audio cd hairspray original soundtrack audio cd pink flamingos original soundtrack audio cd cry baby original soundtrack audio. Back in baltimore after the third annual john waters. Indecent exposure makes you laugh through its sheer absurdity, shock, and playful tone.
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An anti, antismoking announcement from john waters open. Buy shock value by john k waters online at alibris. Born and raised in baltimore, waters rose to prominence in the early 1970s for his transgressive cult films. Its curious that in his book, shock value, john says that davids death prevented him from appearing in desperate living, but david died on july 29, 1977, nearly nine months after desperate. Shock value by john waters, simon doonan waterstones.
John waters hitchhikes across america by john waters. A tasteful book about bad taste 3 by john waters isbn. John waters is consistent in his goal to shock audiences yet keep his art interesting and lighthearted for the most. John waters, a singular talent and perhaps americas most successful cult filmmaker, became a household name in 2003 with the runaway success of his broadway musical hairspray. In his first memoir, shock value, waters recounted the depraved true stories behind his early movies pink. The life and times of an american original john waters s unique vision and sense of outrage have inspired him to create indelible. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. If someone vomits watching one of my films, its like getting a standing ovation. He covers the parts of his life and filmmaking career that shock value. Films include pink flamingos, crybaby, and serial mom. Shock value by john waters 1981, paperback, illustrated 1st printing like new see more like this. Every john waters movies ranked, according to rotten tomatoes. John waters born 28 may 1955 is an irish columnist and author whose career began in 1981 with the irish politicalmusic magazine hot press.
John waters is an american filmmaker, actor, writer and visual artist best known for his cult films, including hairspray, pink flamingos and cecil b. Born and raised in baltimore, waters rose to prominence in the early 1970s for his transgressive cult films, including multiple maniacs 1970, pink flamingos 1972, and female trouble 1974. Film profile for john waters, director, born 22 april 1946. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. If someone vomits watching one of my films, its like getting a standing. The filmmaker john waters began his 1981 autobiography, shock value, with the declaration that having someone vomit while watching one of his movies was like getting a standing.