Synopsis
It's a sign both of Eminem's belief in his own songwriting skills and of his wide-ranging popularity that he has the confidence to publish a book of his rap lyrics: it's irrefutable proof of his talent that they prove to be not only readable but consistently compelling. The rapper reveals the origins and purposes of the various pieces featured here--miscellaneous messages to loved ones, and warnings to and put-downs of those he despises, as well as exercises in unvarnished self-expression--in a series of accompanying notes that also give a valuable behind-the-scenes look at the circumstances surrounding the lyrics' recording. Playing with and expanding the usual litany of drugs, guns, and hoes favored by many of his peers, Eminem here conveys a roughly-hewn composite picture of his life and times. ANGRY BLONDE is a wild, scabrous, funny, furious torrent of words that form a self-portrait more honest and revealing than any autobiography ever could.
| Details | | Publication Date: | 2000-12-01 |
| Size | | Length: | 148 pages | | Height: | 9.3 in | | Width: | 7.5 in | | Thickness: | 0.8 in | | Weight: | 22.4 oz |
Publisher's Note
Today's hottest rapper 'the enigmatic Eminem' delivers a provocative collection of his uncensored lyrics, complete with personal commentary on each controversial song. - Angry Blonde is the only official Eminem book on the market, done with the complete authorization and support of the rap superstar.
- Eminem is a multi-platinum recording artist whose albums The Slim Shady LP and The Marshall Mathers LP have sold nearly nine million copies combined.
- Eminem's most recent release, The Marshall Mathers LP, made music history as the fastest-selling album from a solo act in Billboard history'it sold 1.76 million copies in its first week and has netted 6 million copies to date.
- Entertainment Weekly called The Marshall Mathers LP "The first great pop record of the 21st Century."
- Eminem is everywhere. His face has graced the covers of Rolling Stone, Entertainment Weekly, and Spin, among other magazines; he has a Pay-Per-View special slated for Christmas 2000; and he will be performing at the MTV Video Music Awards this September.
- Eminem's personal life is also garnering him a lot of media attention: he's currently being sued for defamation of character by his mother and faces two separate assault charges.
- Along with his controversial lyrics and Eminem's own commentary on them, Angry Blonde will feature never-before-published photos.
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