The Autobiography of Gucci Mane

Name: The Autobiography of Gucci Mane
Brand: Simon & Schuster NZ
SKU: 9781501165344
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By Neil Martinez-Belkin and Gucci Mane

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The Autobiography of Gucci Mane is a candid memoir that chronicles the life and career of the renowned rapper Gucci Mane. It explores his rise in the music industry, his struggles with addiction, and his time in prison, all while revealing the challenges he faced and the resilience that led to his artistic reinvention. The book provides a raw, unfiltered look at his journey from his early days in Alabama to becoming a significant figure in hip-hop.
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You might enjoy this biography if you're interested in an inspiring and candid tale of redemption and resilience, as it offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the life of a renowned rapper who overcame personal and professional challenges. The narrative is filled with raw honesty and insights into his journey through the music industry, making it a compelling read for fans of hip-hop and those intrigued by transformative life stories.

The Autobiography of Gucci Mane

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The New York Times bestselling memoir from legendary rapper Gucci Mane spares no detail in this “cautionary tale that ends in triumph” (GQ).

For the first time, Gucci Mane tells his extraordinary life story in his own words. It’s “as wild, unpredictable, and fascinating as the man himself” (Complex).

The platinum-selling trap pioneer began writing this remarkable autobiography while serving time in a federal maximum-security prison. When he was released in 2016, he emerged transformed—sober, focused, and creatively reinvigorated.

A critically acclaimed classic in hip hop literature, The Autobiography of Gucci Mane offers raw insight into the volatile rise, fall, and rise again of one of the most influential artists in modern rap. It’s a compelling story of addiction, fame, incarceration, and redemption that “provides incredible insight into one of the most influential rappers of the last decade...By the end, every reader will have a greater understanding of Gucci Mane, the man and the musician” (Pitchfork).

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The Autobiography of Gucci Mane by Neil Martinez-Belkin and Gucci Mane offers an unflinching look into the rapper's tumultuous life, reflecting on his rise to fame, struggles with addiction, and time in prison. Reviewers appreciate the candid nature of his storytelling and the insight it provides into both his personal life and the music industry. The memoir has been praised for its raw and honest portrayal, resonating with readers familiar with Gucci Mane's music as well as those interested in stories of personal redemption.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781501165344

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 September 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: Simon & Schuster

Illustration: b&w chap. opener images thru-out; 1x8pg + 1x16pg 4-c insert; prtg 4-c HC endpapers on int. TP cvrs 2+3; stepback

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 213.0mm

Weight: 286g

Pages: 304

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About the Author

Gucci Mane is a critically acclaimed, platinum-selling recording artist and New York Times bestselling author of The Autobiography of Gucci Mane. He has released fifteen studio albums and over a hundred overall projects. The Gucci Mane Guide to Greatness is his second book. CONNECT WITH GUCCI MANE at GucciManeOnline.com, Instagram @LaFlare1017, Twitter @Gucci1017, Facebook @GucciMane, and YouTube @OfficialGucciMane.

Neil Martinez-Belkin is the former music editor at XXL Magazine and has written extensively about contemporary hip-hop with a regional focus on Atlanta. He lives in Boston.

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