John Waters

by John G. Ives, John Waters

Purported to "cultivate sleaze like a rare orchid," (Baltimore Sun), John Waters is indeed a rare breed of director. He has numerous magazine articles, three books, and 11 films--including Hairspray--to his credit, and his next film is scheduled for release in 1992. 35 photographs.

Genres: Biography, Nonfiction, Media Tie In

176 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1992

Reviews

[Doug Brunell]

If you love John Waters, you need to read this as it covers the man and his films up until the financial disappointment of "Cry-Baby." It is all very funny, shocking, and surprising, as one would expect when dealing with Waters. He isn't the only one interviewed in the book, however. There are those who have been in his movies and life, as well, but the main focus of the slim read is a really long interview with the man we all know and love. If you don't come out of this with a greater appreciation for his films . . . well, enjoy the "Avatar" sequel.

[Kay]

Ives' tone is somewhat sycophantic, I thought, but the bulk of the book consists of interviews with Waters and that is fairly interesting.

[Erin Tuzuner]

Even when I think I know all there is to know of Mr. Waters, occasionally I find a new nugget to chew.