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A personal invitation into one of the most unique, perverse, and hilarious artistic minds of our time.
A personal invitation into one of the most unique, perverse, and hilarious artistic minds of our time.
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Role Models is a wild and witty self-portrait of John Waters, America's 'Pope of Trash', told through intimate profiles of his favourite personalities—some famous, some unknown, some criminal, some surprisingly middle of the road.
From Esther Martin, owner of the scariest bar in Baltimore, to the playwright Tennessee Williams; from the atheist leader Madalyn Murray O Hair to the insane martyr Saint Catherine of Siena; from the English novelist Denton Welch to the timelessly appealing singer Johnny Mathis—these are the extreme figures who helped John Waters form his own brand of neurotic happiness.
A paean to the power of subversive inspiration that delights, amuses, and happily horrifies in equal measure...
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Role Models by John Waters is celebrated for its candid and entertaining insights into the author's unique perspective on culture and the figures who have influenced him. Reviews highlight Waters' ability to appreciate a wide spectrum of characters, from the unconventional to the sophisticated, while maintaining a blend of humour and honesty. The book is praised for its philosophical depth and for challenging societal norms with wit and humanity.
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ISBN: 9781472116154
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 02 October 2014
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Corsair
Audience: General / adult
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Spine width: 20.0mm
Width: 131.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 256g
Pages: 320
About the Author
John Waters is an American filmmaker, actor, writer and visual artist best known for his cult films, including Hairspray, Pink Flamingos and Cecil B. DeMented. He is also the author of a memoir, Role Models. He lives in Baltimore, Maryland.
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