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Pimp: The Story Of My Life
Series: Canons
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Pimp: The Story Of My Life
The perennial cult classic, introduced by Irvine Welsh.
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In this astonishing account, Iceberg Slim reveals the secret inner world of the pimp, and the smells, sounds, fears and petty triumphs of his world. A legendary figure of the Chicago underworld, this is his story: from defending his mother against the men in their lives to becoming a giant of the streets.
A seething tale of brutality, cunning and greed, Pimp: The Story Of My Life is a harrowing portrait of life on the wrong side of the tracks, and a rich warning from a true survivor.
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The book is described as a brutally honest memoir with a raw, uncompromising narrative reflecting on street life and culture. Reviewers highlight its shocking depiction of violence and carnality, delivering an authentic and unapologetic account of the author's experiences. It has been compared to the works of Jean Genet in its portrayal of a complex, often criminal underworld, marking it as a significant contribution to the genre.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781786896124
Publisher: Canongate Books
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 03 October 2019
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Canongate Canons
Edition: Main - Canons
Contributors:
- Introduction by Irvine Welsh
Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 18.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 205g
Pages: 304
About the Author
Robert Beck, who used the moniker Iceberg Slim, was a major-league pimp during the '40s and '50s. He decided to leave the pimping game having served his third and final stretch in jail. He moved to Los Angeles where he straightened out and began a career as a writer. Pimp was originally published in 1967.
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