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A Tasteful Book About Bad Taste

By: Simon Doonan, John Waters

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Paperback | 5 April 2005 | Edition Number 1

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256 Pages

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1.4 x 17.8 x 25.1

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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.

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"The memoirs of John Waters are as outrageous and entertaining as his films."

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Non-Fiction Biographies & True Stories Biographies Arts & Entertainment Biographies Arts & Entertainment Film, TV & Radio Specific Films Film Theory & Criticism Miscellaneous Items Autobiographies Film Scripts & Screenplays Dance & Other Performing Arts

The filthiest people alive	p. 1
Why I love violence	p. 23
The hillbilly ripoffs	p. 35
Baltimore, Maryland - hairdo capital of the world	p. 75
Female trouble	p. 93
All my trials	p. 113
Casting	p. 127
The most beautiful woman in the world	p. 141
Desperate living	p. 157
Edith Massey, the egg lady	p. 179
Two masters	p. 191
Sort-of-famous	p. 213
"Do you have parents?"	p. 227
Filmography	p. 243
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