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John Waters

    22. April 1946

    John Waters ist bekannt für seine transgresiven Kultfilme, die in den 1970er Jahren Berühmtheit erlangten. Seine künstlerische Produktion erkundet oft Gegenkulturthemen mit einem unverwechselbaren visuellen Stil. Waters ist auch als Schriftsteller und Kunstpersönlichkeit anerkannt, dessen Werke seine einzigartige Weltsicht widerspiegeln.

    Shock Value
    Give Us Back the Bad Roads
    Schock
    Abartig
    David Livingstone
    Carsick
    • 2024

      The hardest part of going to war is coming home to face yourself.

      River City One
    • 2023

      Liarmouth: A Feel-Bad Romance

      • 256 Seiten
      • 9 Lesestunden
      3,3(41)Abgeben

      A hilariously filthy tale of sex, crime, and family dysfunction from the brilliantly twisted mind of John Waters, the legendary filmmaker and bestselling author of Mr. Know-It-All. Marsha Sprinkle: Suitcase thief. Scammer. Master of disguise. Dogs and children hate her. Her own family wants her dead. She’s smart, she’s desperate, she’s disturbed, and she’s on the run with a big chip on her shoulder. They call her Liarmouth—until one insane man makes her tell the truth. Liarmouth, the first novel by John Waters, is a perfectly perverted “feel-bad romance,” and the reader will thrill to hop aboard this delirious road trip of riotous revenge.

      Liarmouth: A Feel-Bad Romance
    • 2022

      A hilariously filthy tale of sex, crime, and family dysfunction from the brilliantly twisted mind of John Waters, the legendary filmmaker and bestselling author of Mr. Know-It-All.

      Liarmouth
    • 2019

      Mr Know-It-All

      • 384 Seiten
      • 14 Lesestunden
      3,9(1584)Abgeben

      Studded with cameos of Waters's stars, from Divine and Mink Stole to Johnny Depp, Kathleen Turner, Patricia Hearst, and Tracey Ullman, and illustrated with unseen photos from Waters's personal collection, Mr. Know-It-All is Waters's most hypnotically readable, upsetting, revelatory book - another instant Waters classic.

      Mr Know-It-All
    • 2018

      Give Us Back the Bad Roads

      • 428 Seiten
      • 15 Lesestunden
      4,7(28)Abgeben

      Exploring personal transformation, the book reflects on the author's journey from a controversial journalist to a contemplative figure. It delves into his youthful aspirations, the evolution of his beliefs, and the disillusionment he faces in contemporary Ireland. Through this introspective narrative, Waters examines the broader themes of identity and societal change, offering insights into his experiences and the landscape of journalism.

      Give Us Back the Bad Roads
    • 2018

      The Foreign Cinema Cookbook

      • 302 Seiten
      • 11 Lesestunden
      4,0(15)Abgeben

      The first cookbook from San Francisco's iconic Mission District restaurant Foreign Cinema, filled with 125 recipes and behind-the-scenes stories

      The Foreign Cinema Cookbook
    • 2015

      Sharks Have Six Senses

      • 40 Seiten
      • 2 Lesestunden
      3,9(31)Abgeben

      Waters, Sharks Have Six Senses is a fascinating look into one of the most powerful predators in the sea.Featuring rich marine-biology vocabulary bolded throughout the text, this book also includes a Find Out More section with additional shark facts and web research prompts about shark conservation efforts.

      Sharks Have Six Senses
    • 2015

      Kultregisseur John Waters ist 66 Jahre alt, als er sich auf eine abenteuerliche Reise begibt: Per Anhalter reist er einmal quer durch die USA – von Baltimore an der Ostküste bis nach San Francisco. Bevor er sich an den Straßenrand stellt, phantasiert Waters in zwei wilden Novellas den besten und schlimmstmöglichen Verlauf seines Trips: Er hat großartigen Sex, trifft auf totgeglaubte Freunde und einen Serienmörder und landet schließlich in der Hölle. Doch die größten Überraschungen hält immer noch das wahre Leben parat. Und so übertreffen Waters Erlebnisse seine kühnsten Erwartungen.

      Carsick
    • 2012

      Andy Warhol: Liz

      • 120 Seiten
      • 5 Lesestunden
      4,0(2)Abgeben

      The book explores the dynamic relationship between Andy Warhol and Elizabeth Taylor, highlighting her status as a cinematic icon and muse for Warhol's art. It delves into the dramatic and charismatic life of Taylor, showcasing over fifty of Warhol's silk-screen portraits that capture her evolution from a child star to a legendary actress. Through an examination of their friendship in the 1970s and 1980s, the work emphasizes the enduring impact of both Taylor's persona and Warhol's innovative artistry.

      Andy Warhol: Liz
    • 2011

      John Waters

      Interviews

      • 280 Seiten
      • 10 Lesestunden
      4,4(77)Abgeben

      John Waters, a prominent film director and artist, has been a significant figure in American cinema since the 1960s, beginning his career in Baltimore. His early works, like Hag in a Black Leather Jacket and Mondo Trasho, showcased his unique ability to transform the grotesque into art. Central to his films is the ensemble known as the Dreamlanders, including the iconic Divine, who became a staple in Waters's most recognized projects, highlighting the director's distinctive blend of subversion and creativity.

      John Waters