false http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1169305355m/39671.jpg 39671 4 This is the second-best way to expose yourself to the particular genius of Frank Zappa (music is the best, after all)--through his own words. In addition to being an idiosyncratic American composer of some degree of controversy, Zappa was an orator of no small ability or scope. He was known for his ability to expound at great length (and to hilarious effect) on any number of topics. <I>The Real Frank Zappa Book</I> faithfully captures this side of its author, composed of essays on everything from his background and upbringing, to politics, capitalism, and raising children. Zappa takes the opportunity to dispel some of the most pervasive rumors that surrounded him right up to (and even persist after) his death in 1993 (no he didn't do drugs, or sleep with all those groupies). If you're familiar with the man, you will be able to hear his distinctive enunciations (aided by the bold-facing of certain words and Zappaisms) as you read the assorted road stories, his views on making music for a living, and scenes from two--count them, two--organized hearings on obscenity in music. Of course, the chapter titles speak for themselves and include such Zappa winners as "All About Schmucks," "Marriage (As a Dada Concept)," and "America Drinks and Goes Marching." 1148404 1989 The Real Frank Zappa Book (Picador Books) total:503|5:205|4:191|3:97|2:9|1:1| 503 2099 623 67 5 2 false false Fri Jan 09 16:29:26 -0800 2009 Fri Jan 09 16:38:31 -0800 2009 5 2 false false Fri Nov 09 20:23:37 -0800 2007 Fri Nov 09 20:24:50 -0800 2007 3 1 false false Fri Mar 13 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Fri Mar 06 22:58:05 -0800 2009 Fri Mar 13 20:44:24 -0700 2009 more...]]> 3 0 false false Sun Jan 04 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Mon Jan 05 08:44:34 -0800 2009 Mon Jan 05 09:07:17 -0800 2009
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