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Scars of Sweet Paradise
by Alice Echols
The undisputed queen of sex, drugs and rock n' roll was also the voice of a generation who, when she overdosed on heroin at the age of twenty-seven in October 1970; became the posthumous icon of bad girl femininity for millions around the world. Drawing on hundreds of interviews Echols renders Joplin in all her complexity, revealing how this sweet-voiced girl from Texas recreated herself, first as a gravely-voiced bluesy folksinger, and then as rock n' roll's first female superstar. Echols examines the roots of her musicianship and her efforts to probe the outer limits of life; declaring herself the first white-black person and pursuing sex with men and women alike. Moving from the electric ballrooms of San Francisco to the mud-soaked fields of Woodstock, Joplin's story is also a chronicle of the revolutions of the sixties - a generation's experiment with high-risk living and the exacting price they ultimately paid for this. Written in a captivating novel-like style this is a deeply affecting biography of one of America's most talented, tormented and enduring stars.
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Average reading condition. There are portions of the book that are highlighted and have hand written notes. There is wear and tear present. This item was a donation to Goodwill of Greater Washington. Thank you for your purchase. Your order will be processed within 2 business days of receipt.
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Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 408 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade.
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Glued binding. Paper over boards. With dust jacket. 408 p. Contains: Illustrations.
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0805053948 Very Good! May have ink on book edge and or/ very light shelf wear.
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Covers are worn and creased, and page edges are lightly soiled. Interior is clean and binding is crisp.; 1 x 8.2 x 5.5 Inches; 408 pages.
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Hardcover in fine condition with near fine dust jacket. 1st Edition.
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Text may contain some highlighting.
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0-8050-5394-8. 408pp. including index.
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(USA) No markigns, Very good. Wraps, 408pp, index. B&W photos. "A deeply affecting biography..." (1.4 JM DDD 450.
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Very Good Hb w/ mylar DJ. Minor shelfwear. Clean, tight ttext. Next Day Shipping!
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