I first read about john waters in a book called midnight movies which i had purchased at a used bookstore because it featured a chapter on my favorite cult classic, night of the living dead. Isbn 9781560256984 9781560256984 softcover, running press adult, 2005 storming the golden kingdom. John waters quotes from i wrote about herschell in my book shock value, for which i interviewed him. I had dinner with herschell the last year before he died. Five questions with i am divine director jeffrey schwarz. Furthermore, those wanting additional insight into the directors outlook would do well to check out divine trash, the acclaimed 1998 documentary about waters life. Mar 21, 2011 john waters is one of those people whose presence is a constant reassurance to me. The book describes his early life in baltimore and provides sketches about each of the special breed of actors with whom he has chosen to collaborate. Make trouble 7inch vinyl carsick audio cds role models audiobook a date with john waters audio cd a john waters christmas audio cd hairspray original soundtrack audio cd pink flamingos original soundtrack audio cd cry baby original soundtrack audio cd cry baby original soundtrack mp3.
It features more than 160 provocative photographs, sculptures, videos and sound works. Jun 11, 2014 the inimitable john waters reading from his book shock value this is the first of two parts. Born and raised in baltimore, waters rose to prominence in the early 1970s for his transgressive cult films, including multiple maniacs 1970, pink flamingos 1972 and female trouble 1974. A cinematic glimpse at paraphilia from abasiophilia to zoosadism.
He spent much of the 70s and 80s making lowbudget exploitation films, such as pink flamingos and female trouble, before achieving relative mainstream acceptance with hairspray in 1988. In this book he tells his life story up to about 1980, when this book was first written, focussing on the making of his movies. John waters born 28 may 1955 is an irish columnist and author whose career began in 1981 with the irish politicalmusic magazine hot press. Even singular characters like filmmaker john waters dont come out of nowhere. Buy shock value by john k waters online at alibris. Role models audiobook a date with john waters audio cd a john waters christmas audio cd hairspray original soundtrack audio. Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible. A tasteful book about bad taste waters, john, doonan, simon on. Film profile for john waters, director, born 22 april 1946. Nbf to present pioneering writer edmund white with lifetime. A tasteful book about bad taste by john waters delta books 1981 791. One chapter recalls and catches up with a catalog of baltimore weirdoes who roamed the streets and dive bars during waters formative years. Director john waters on remaining transgressive and his new book, make trouble the director talks about how he remains radical in a time when shock value is rampant, the us political climate, and.
Shock value book by john k waters 2 available editions. John waters exhibit indecent exposure opened on oct. John waters has never been wrong the author, filmmaker, and provocateurs latest book looks back on his long career and offers some hard earned advice for misfits and weirdos. Audio album of john waters make trouble third man records.
So, if you want to send john something, address your mail as follows. In this show, were talking about shock value the virtues of transgressive, subversive, rulebreaking art. Director john waters on remaining transgressive and his. In addition to the commentary and archival materials, there was also a production scrapbook, the love letter to edie short film, and audio of john waters reading from his book shock value, which acted as an additional audio commentary on side two of that disc. John waters born april 22, 1946 is an american director, producer, actor, screenwriter, and owner of a badass pencil moustache. The trailer, along with two others, was directed by myself and produced by myself and my brother steven m. The bma dubs it the first major retrospective of john waters visual arts career in his hometown of baltimore. A tasteful book about bad taste 3 by john waters isbn. John waters, a singular talent and perhaps americas most successful cult filmmaker, became a. D avid lochary was the leading man in most of john waters earliest films, beginning with the 8mm roman candles and ending with female trouble in many ways, from his bright blue dyed hair to his fanatic, original obsessions and perceptive wit, he helped shape the look and content of dreamland.
John waters grew up in baltimore, where he still lives, and has been making movies since he was seventeen. Shock value has 2 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. His book discusses his philosophies on art, culture, and what its like to expose societal norms for what they are. As with my last film, vito, it was really important to weave a firstperson narrative throughout the story when it was possible.
In addition to his film work, he is an author of eight books and a photographer whose work has been shown in galleries all over the world. Browse john waterss bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Feb, 2014 writer, filmmaker, and future presidential candidate i hope. Paused youre listening to a sample of the audible audio edition. John waters waters, john used books, rare books and new books. John waters has some advice for the president after his baltimore comments. May 23, 2019 in conversation with jason freeman, producer and editor of author events john waterss transgressive movies include pink flamingos, hairspray, crybaby, serial mom, and cecil b. John waters is a very funny, albeit very warped, man, but if youre considering buying this book, you probably already knew that. John waters, pictured here at home in baltimore, is back with a new book mr. Waters in a loft in new york city, along with a trailer for the notorious shock value film festival and a thank you to the nuart theatre for. John waters hitchhikes across america, and lives to write. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
The wit, wisdom, and philosophy of john waters has been distilled in his books shock value. But hearing john waters speak about his life you simply must get the audio version of this book is a refreshing experience for me. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. Shock value by john waters, 9781560256984, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Jun 10, 2014 john waters hitchhikes across america, and lives to write about it the 68yearold film director hitchhiked from baltimore to san francisco for his book carsick. John waters is one of the first writerdirectors to celebrate the queer aesthetic, the taboo, and the feeling of shock for a moviewatcher. A tasteful book about bad taste by john waters 1981, paperback at the best online prices at. A sex book 2003 with bruce hainley role models 2010 carsick.
Buy shock value by john waters, simon doonan from waterstones today. To me, bad taste is what entertainment is all about. The inimitable john waters reading from his book shock value this is the first of two parts. John waters has asked us to let everyone know that he does not personally use any type of social media to communicate.
Mar 23, 2020 in addition to the commentary and archival materials, there was also a production scrapbook, the love letter to edie short film, and audio of john waters reading from his book shock value, which acted as an additional audio commentary on side two of that disc. For more than 40 years, marina abramovic has been testing whats permissible and physically possible in art. As wrong a turn as things can take in the country, at least john waters is there, still trying. Waters has written several books and, in 1998, he devised the whoseday book which contains quotes, writings and pictures of 365 irish writers and musicians. He went on to write for the sunday tribune and later edited in dublin magazine and magill.
If someone vomits watching one of my films, its like getting a standing ovation. Apr 20, 2017 the film director and author of make trouble says that when a publisher asked him for a blurb for transit, he sent back, rachel cusk is too smart for her own good. John waters books by john waters authors in ireland. One of the best sources was extended audio interviews john waters did with divine for his book shock value. Born and raised in baltimore, waters rose to prominence in the early 1970s for his transgressive cult films, including multiple maniacs 1970, pink flamingos 1972, and female trouble 1974. Photo from the awardwinning documentary divine trash by steve yeager. A tasteful book about bad taste by john waters delta books 1981791.
Schaum theory lessons in loose leaf form for individual or class instruction book one. Titan of trash and auteur of the absurd john waters has written and directed 16 movies, including pink flamingos, polyester, hairspray, crybaby, serial mom, and a dirty shame. Films include pink flamingos, crybaby, and serial mom. The filmmaker john waters began his 1981 autobiography, shock value, with the declaration that having someone vomit while watching one. Waters in a loft in new york city, along with a trailer for the notorious shock value film festival and a thank you to the nuart theatre for making divine the filth goddess she deserved to be.
Shock value paperback crackpot paperback crackpot ebook pink flamingos and other filth paperback hairspray, female trouble and multiple maniacs paperback. Apr 15, 2017 nprs linda wertheimer speaks with filmmaker john waters about his new book. John waters biography, movie highlights and photos. Like most of john waters oeuvre, polyester is a hoot. The director of hairspray and pink flamingos, john waters, discusses whether shock value still has any currency. He wrote and directed the 1988 film hairspray which became an international success and turned into a. A tasteful book about bad taste paperback april 5 2005 by john waters author, simon doonan foreword 4. No less a cineaste than john waterswriting in his book shock valueturned ultimate blurbmeister in lauding meyers magnum opus as not only the best movie ever made, but the best movie. John waters reads from shock value part 2 of 2 duration. Auto suggestions are available once you type at least 3 letters. Dedicated to the people whove inspired him, waters book role models offers appreciations of his heroes both famous tennessee williams and little richard and obscure. His films include mondo trasho, multiple maniacs, pink flamingos, female trouble, desperate living, polyesther, hairspray, cry baby, serial mom, pecker and cecil b. John waters opens a shocking bma exhibit the johns. Shock value by john waters, simon doonan waterstones.
A memoir and trash manifesto from legendary filmmaker and king of sleaze, john waters. John waters is the author of nine books, including shock value. Thanks, davis, for this excellent interview packed with insight that reads like a conversation id like to be a part of. Shock value by john waters 1981, paperback, illustrated 1st printing like new see more like this role models by waters, john book the fast free shipping free us delivery isbn. In autumn 2007, a follow up project, lifestory, edited by john waters, was launched, also as a fundraiser for the. John waters reads from shock value part 1 of 2 youtube. John waters might not be an ideal role model so why let him give a commencement address. King of cult john waters has long been an idol of the the creative hive of maladjusted artsy types here at third man records. John waters books list of books by author john waters. We were able to include audio interviews of divine talking about some of the. In 1998 he devised the concept of the irish hospice foundations massive fundraising millennium diary and anthology, the whoseday book, one of the biggest ever fundraising projects organised by an irish charity. Make trouble is based on waters commencement address to the rhode island school of design.
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