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World Hotels - Rotten: No Irish, No Blacks, No Dogs
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List Price: $16.00
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Manufacturer: Picador
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 780
EAN: 9780312428136
ISBN: 0312428138
Label: Picador
Manufacturer: Picador
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 352
Publication Date: 2008-10-28
Publisher: Picador
Release Date: 2008-10-28
Studio: Picador
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Editorial Reviews:
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"I have no time for lies and fantasy, and neither should you. Enjoy or die."--John Lydon
Punk has been romanticized and embalmed in various media. It has been portrayed as an English class revolt and a reckless diversion that became a marketing dream. But there is no disputing its starting point. Every story of punk starts with its idols, the Sex Pistols, and its sneering hero was Johnny Rotten.
In Rotten, Lydon looks back at himself, the Sex Pistols, and the "no future" disaffection of the time. Much more than just a music book, Rotten is an oral history of punk: angry, witty, honest, poignant, and crackling with energy.
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Summary: Interesting Story and Perspective
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I think one reason I liked it was that Johnny Did Not Glamorize or Glorify anything. He writes about himself in a natural, almost maybe "humble" way, which anyone can appreciate in a writer's story.
His childhood is revealed and detailed wonderfully, and what an Interesting Childhood he had ! His "rat catching" stories,childhood thoughts, preoccupations and feelings are refreshing to read and learn about.
The photos are intriguing and very "for real". Don't expect professional, glossy ,Glam photos. He's displayed the "REAL"
Great book for people looking beyond The Sex Pistols, behind the stage persona and interested in john Lydon for himself.
I love this book and writing style because it captures him authentically and genuinely.
You needn't be a "Sex Pistols" fan to enjoy this unexpected biography.
Highly recommended for any readers !
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Summary: Obviously, it's great.
Comment: I must say that I thought it was just a biography of the Sex Pistols, when it actually is an autobiography of Johnny Rotten, but it's great anyway. It's not only John's point of view about the band and all the controversies involved, but also the point of view of other people close to the band. It's quite easy to read, as John makes an amazing use of the words -everything he tells seems to be amusing!
It isn't wll-written, in the sense that John has written everything that would come to his mind, but I find it more real like that. I guess you'll agree.
To sum up, highly recommended ;)
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Summary: great book
Comment: There is only one John Lydon. This is a great read. Gives the story behind the media interpretation of the story. This is a great read.
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Summary: My review
Comment: The book is so good, that i' couldn't belive it. It's really enjoyable to read it, so go for it. Buy the f**king thing.
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Summary: The Brutal Honesty of John Lydon/Johnny Rotten
Comment: Punk Royalty King John Lydon/Johnny Rotten's no bollocks account of the fast and furious rise and fall of THE 70's punk group The Sex Pistols. From their beginnings at Malcolm MacLaren's leather shop on King's Road in London to their final concert in San Francisco ... John Lydon/Johnny Rotten ... says it like it is ... and you don't get the feeling you have been cheated.
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