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Bad Motherfucker

The Life and Movies of Samuel L. Jackson, the Coolest Man in Hollywood
By Gavin Edwards
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Bad Motherfucker by Gavin Edwards delves into the life and career of actor Samuel L. Jackson. The book explores his evolution from troubled beginnings to becoming one of Hollywood's most iconic figures. It highlights his collaborations, personal challenges, and unique approach to his craft, offering an insightful glimpse into the man behind the onscreen persona.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the life and career of Samuel L. Jackson, as it offers an engaging exploration of his unique journey and iconic roles. This biography provides insights into his impact on pop culture and his personal experiences, told with wit and depth.

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Samuel L. Jackson's embodiment of cool isn't just inspirational—it's important. Bad Motherfucker lays out how his attitude intersects with his identity as a Black man, why being cool matters in the modern world, and how Jackson can guide us through the current cultural moment in which everyone is losing their cool.

Edwards details Jackson's fascinating personal history, from stuttering bookworm to gunrunning revolutionary, to freebasing addict, to A-list movie star.

Drawing on original reporting and interviews, the book explores not only the major events of Jackson's life but also his obsessions: golf, kung fu movies, and profanity. Bad Motherfucker features a delectable filmography of Jackson's movies—140 and counting!—and also includes new movie posters for many of Jackson's greatest roles, reimagined by dozens of gifted artists and designers.

The book provides a must-read road map through the vast territory of his on-screen career and more: a vivid portrait of Samuel L. Jackson's essential self, as well as practical instructions, by example, for how to live and work and be.

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Reviews praise Gavin Edwards' biography of Samuel L. Jackson for its witty and insightful exploration of the actor's prolific career and personal journey. The book's enjoyable structure combines film role reviews and a unique rating system with a detailed narrative of Jackson's life, achievements, and challenges. Edwards' engaging style, attention to visual presentation, and the authenticity of Jackson's portrayal make it a compelling read, celebrating Jackson's enduring influence and charisma.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780306924323

Publisher: Hachette Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 26 October 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Da Capo Press Inc

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 35.0mm

Width: 163.0mm

Height: 236.0mm

Weight: 910g

Pages: 368

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Arts & Culture Biography & Memoir Education & Reference Gavin Edwards Humour Musicians, Movie Stars & Creative Biographies Non-Fiction

About the Author

Gavin Edwards is the New York Times bestselling author and editor of twelve books, including The Tao of Bill Murray: Real-Life Stories of Joy, Enlightenment, and Party Crashing and Kindness and Wonder: Why Mister Rogers Matters Now More Than Ever. He has also written for numerous publications including the New York Times, the Washington Post, Vogue, GQ, Details, and Rolling Stone. In the name of journalism, he has hiked the Great Wall of China, inhaled with Snoop Dogg, and participated in the world's largest tomato fight. He lives in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his wife and two children.

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