Shock Value
John Waters
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Shock Value
by John Waters
Published
1981
Publisher
Dell Pub. Co.
Pages
243
ISBN-10
044057871X
Description
""To me, bad taste is what entertainment is all about. If someone vomits watching one of my films, it's like getting a standing ovation."" "Thus begins Shock Value. And what a story it is. Packed into these pages are moments of incomparable humor, tenderness, and revelation, all suffused with Waters's sweet charm and mad-genius wit. Also included is a new foreword by fashion writer Simon Doonan, a close friend of Waters's and a fellow cultural icon." "John Waters, perhaps America's most successful trash filmmaker, achieved a new ironic sense of public acceptance in 2003 with the runaway success of the Broadway musical Hairspray. He first achieved notoriety with his films, and he's written and directed fifteen, including Pink Flamingos, Polyester, Cry-Baby, and A Dirty Shame." "Readers familiar only with Waters's movies may be surprised at just how extraordinary a prose writer he is; he's as gifted a memoirist as he is a filmmaker. Here is a true love letter from a legendary director to his friends, family, and fans."--Jacket.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Shock Value?
This edition of Shock Value has approximately 243 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Shock Value?
For most readers, Shock Value typically takes between 5h 4m and 3h 23m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 60,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 3m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 9 days • Estimated word count: 60,750 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Shock Value?
The estimated word count for Shock Value is approximately 60,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Shock Value?
Shock Value was written by John Waters.
When was Shock Value published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1981. The original work may have been published on a different date.