The man in the pencilthin mustache, auteur of the transgressive movie classics pink flamingos, polyester, the original hairspray, crybaby. Film director and writer john waters has broken many taboos and created intentionally perverse. Except that john waters is so much more fun than jack kerouac. New travel books include john waters s carsick, in which the director hitchhikes from one of his homes in baltimore to another of his homes in san francisco. Carsick is subtitled john waters hitchhikes across america, and that is exactly what it is about. The tarnished wisdom of a filth elder, released on may 21, 2019 and will be available to purchase at this event. Now in his mid60s, he proposes to touch up his pencil. Waters will sign copies of his recent book carsick. Jun 02, 2014 cmon, theres no way id pass you by if i saw you hitchhiking, i tell directorturnedauthor john waters when we catch up by phone to talk about his new book, carsick. John waters hitchhikes across america by john waters fsg. In this, the seventh of his books, john watersthe evil genius of baltimore, the living.
John waters has 66 books on goodreads with 689 ratings. If the answer is yes, then this book is for you, even if waters role models, 2011, etc. John waters hitchhikes across america, and more on. Born and raised in baltimore, waters rose to prominence in the early 1970s for his transgressive cult films, including multiple maniacs 1970, pink flamingos 1972, and female trouble 1974. John waters will discuss his book carsick at the nourse on thursday. Praise for carsick one of new york magazines 6 books to read this summer one of publishers weeklys best summer books of 2014 fantastical and plush. Farrar, straus and giroux, waters publisher, recently moved up the release date to may 21, two weeks earlier than the previously announced date of june 4. Oct 14, 2014 waters will deliver a comic lecture about his friendship with warhol and his lasting influence on his own films, the cult of celebrity, and the extremes of the contemporary art world. Carsick by john waters shauta marshfarrar, straus and giroux photo john waters weaves fact with fiction in his new book about hitchhiking, carsick. This is the kind of mass scene that i had witnessed before for two other books john waters was selling. This makes it a perfect subject for john waters latest book, carsick.
I first heard of carsick when john waters was on real time with bill maher, plugging his new book. John waters hitchhikes across america, is an oftenhilarious recounting of his adventures it took 21 rides to cross the country, even though he had to quickly abandon. Jun 26, 2016 john spent the afternoon at finch signing his newest book carsick. To get a ticket to the signing line, you must purchase a paperback copy of carsick. John waters hitchhikes across america, and lives to write about it the 68yearold film director hitchhiked from baltimore to san francisco for his book carsick. Waters has written several books and, in 1998, he devised the whoseday book which contains quotes, writings and pictures of 365 irish writers and musicians. He wrote and directed the 1988 film hairspray which became an international success and turned into a. Indecent exposure, a retrospective exhibition of waters s acclaimed artwork, was recently shown at the baltimore museum of art and the wexner. John waterss books role models 2010 and carsick 2014 were major national bestsellers, and his spoken word shows this filthy world and a john waters christmas continue to be performed around the world. While the best case were unquestionably the most engaging to me, all are witty, inventive and wacky. You know, im sure that johnny davenport is probably not looking to be found today, said john waters, the always hilarious and indefatigable cult filmmaker, talking about a fantasy he conjures up in his new book, carsick.
John waters dishes on his new book, readies pen for provincetown signing. John waters dishes on his new book, readies pen for. Harvard book store is pleased to welcome filmmaker and author john waters for a signing of his book carsick. Armed with wit, a pencilthin mustache, and a cardboard sign that reads im not psycho, he hitchhikes across america from baltimore to san francisco. John waters hitchhikes across america, and lives to write. Jun 16, 2014 john waters will discuss his book carsick at the nourse on thursday. In this, the seventh of his books, john waters the evil genius of baltimore, the living, breathing embodiment of camp, the man with the. John waters is way too busy for facebook so this is a fan page only. Carsick, a hitchhiking memoir by john waters the new. John waters hitchhikes across america, and lives to write about it. John waters book signing events harvard book store. Indecent exposure, a retrospective exhibition of waters s acclaimed artwork, was recently shown at the baltimore museum of art and the wexner center for the arts in columbus, ohio.
In a line stretching to the back of the store, patrons of all ages waited with copies of the book in hand to meet the awardwinning author, director, screenwriter, actor and baltimore native. John waters hitchhikes across america author event john waters is putting his life on the line. What other book might you compare carsick to and why. Carsick, a hitchhiking memoir by john waters the new york. The book, out now, finds the cult icon hitchhiking across america from his hometown of baltimore to san francisco, with a credit card and a cardboard sign. John waters born 28 may 1955 is an irish columnist and author whose career began in 1981 with the irish politicalmusic magazine hot press. John waters on hitchhiking across america for carsick. John waters gets carsick in my not so humble opinion.
And i really did like john waters writing style throughout his 2014 book, carsick john waters hitchhikes across america. Waters chronicles his adventures and frustrations on the road in his new book, carsick. He went on to write for the sunday tribune and later edited in dublin magazine and magill. John waters fans have less time to wait for his next book, a collection of essays entitled mr. They will be available instore, or you can order on our website and leave a note in. Jun 24, 2014 john waters on hitchhiking across america for carsick. Would you consider the audio edition of carsick to be better than the print version.
Indecent exposure, a retrospective exhibition of waters s acclaimed art work, was recently shown at the baltimore museum of art and the wexner center for. John waterss memoir carsick describes his fantasies and fears about. John waters carsick book signing event book signing. Jun 09, 2014 carsick, john waters latest book, recounts his adventures, both real and imagined, on a hitchhiking trip from baltimore to san francisco at age 66. Join pop culture icon, new york times bestselling author and renowned filmmaker of such cult masterpieces as hairspray, pink flamingos, and serial mom, john waters at rough trade east in conversation with caroline o. John waters coming to scottsdale center for the performing. An iconic american filmmaker, writer, director, actor movies, tv, standup comedy stage late night frequenter, documentary appearer hes the pencil mustached impresario just finishing a retrospective at the film society of lincoln center for his tireless work since the 70s john spent the afternoon at finch signing his newest book carsick. John waters carsick ptown film fest 14 stephen holt. Event details a vip ticket includes a seat in the first two rows, a copy of john waters new book mr. John waters hitchhikes across america following the lecture. Ive never seen any of his movies in fact, i think ive only ever seen him on real time, but the idea of this older, eccentric man hitchhiking across the us and writing about it sounded faneffingtastic. To ask other readers questions about carsick, please sign up. Carsick book midcontinent public library bibliocommons. In this, the seventh of his books, john waters the evil genius of baltimore, the living.
John waters signs copies of novel carsick at bookstore. John waters will be available for a meet and greet booksigning for all attendees following the show. They were john waters idea of a the best road trip novel possible and b the worst road trip. Celebrity theatre presents the john waters lecture this filthy world on sunday, june 30 at 7. Armed with wit, a pencilthin mustache, and a cardboard sign that reads im not psycho, he hitchhikes across america from baltimore to san francisco, braving lonely roads and treacherous drivers. John waters hitchhikes across america by john waters. Jeffrey brown interviews author and famed director john waters. Armed with wit, a pencilthin mustache, and a cardboard sign that reads im not psycho, john waters hitchhikes from baltimore to san francisco, braving lonely highways and risky drivers, celebrating americas weird, surprising, and generous citizenry in his new book carsick.
Carsick is the new york times bestselling chronicle of a crosscountry. John waters taking a selfie with a fan at diesel books 5 18. John waters, cult film director, will be making appearances to sign copies of carsick at the following locations, and would love to see you there. John waters books role models 2010 and carsick 2014 were national bestsellers, and his spokenword shows this filthy world and a john waters christmascontinue to be performed around the world.
Carsick is the new york times bestselling chronicle of a crosscountry hitchhiking journey with americas most beloved weirdo. May 12, 2015 carsick is the new york times bestselling chronicle of a crosscountry hitchhiking journey with americas most beloved weirdo. Armed with wit, a pencilthin mustache, and a cardboard sign that reads im not psycho, he hitchhikes across america from baltimore to san francisco, braving lonely roads and treacherous driv. Wouldnt you rather strike out on the road with john waters than jack kerouac. Tickets will be available starting may 12, 2015, the official release date for the paperback version of carsick.
Jun 21, 2015 carsick is subtitled john waters hitchhikes across america, and that is exactly what it is about. John waters signing a fans jean jacket sleeve at the massachusetts college of art in boston, 1990. John waters on his carsick gay porn fantasy, marriage. Stephen holt talks to filmmaker john waters about his new book carsick. See all books authored by john waters, including role models, and carsick. Carsick, john waters latest book, recounts his adventures, both real and imagined, on a hitchhiking trip from baltimore to san francisco at age 66. The tarnished wisdom of a filth elder no one knows more about everythingespecially everything rude, clever, and offensively compellingthan john waters.
John waters is not a psycho, he just wants a ride kqed. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. John waters signs copies of novel carsick at bookstore the. His books include role models, carsick, make trouble and mr knowitall.
John waters books list of books by author john waters. Armed with wit, a pencilthin mustache, and a cardboard sign that reads im not psycho, he hitchhikes across america from baltimore to san francisco, braving lonely roads and treac. I was graced with reading carsick four years ago upon its publication in 2014. He was also there to promote his latest new book, carsick.
John waters hitchhikes across america, about the 1980s gay porn star john davenport. Jan 03, 2016 buy here you can find me here as well. The officially filthy unofficial facebook for the pope of trash. John waters taking a selfie with a fan at diesel books 5. John waters books role models 2010 and carsick 2014 were national bestsellers, and his spokenword shows this filthy world and a john waters christmas continue to be performed around the world. The signing is open to the public and will take place beginning at 2. Know it all in various locations across the country. John waters s books role models 2010 and carsick 2014 were major national bestsellers, and his spoken word shows this filthy world and a john waters christmas continue to be performed around the world. Know it all book signing in may and june updated thara2488 california, featured events, maryland, movies and television, new york, washington dc 0 john waters, cult film director, will be signing copies of mr. Carsick becomes a portrait not just of americas desolate freeway nodesthough they are brilliantly evokedbut of american fame itself.
Armed with wit, a pencilthin mustache, and a cardboard sign that reads im not. Carsick, the true and untrue tales of avantraunch director john waterss crosscountry hitchhiking jag, is told in two novellas and a travelogue and offers a panoramic view of waters. Publisher moves up release date for john waters next book. As a christian blogger i would feel it delinquent also that there is a considerable amount of swearing, sexual circumstances and insinuations, drugs and most things that some would discover hostile. I read the book the way i watch most of waters films gleeful and in awe of his attraction to chaos, then repulsed and dying to avert my eyes. Waters will deliver a comic lecture about his friendship with warhol and his lasting influence on his own films, the cult of celebrity, and the extremes of the contemporary art world.
John waters is an american filmmaker, actor, writer and visual artist best know for his cult films, including hairspray, pink flamingos and cecil b. John waters hitchhikes across america a crosscountry hitchhiking journey with americas most beloved weirdojohn waters is putting his life on the line. Armed with wit, a pencilthin mustache, and a cardboard sign that reads im not psycho, he hitchhikes across america. Waters 1981 film polyester starred divine opposite former teen idol tab hunter. Harvard book store welcomes filmmaker and author john waters and nprs robin young for a discussion of waters book carsick. Book soup presents john waters, in conversation with merrill markoe, discussing mr.
John waters hitchhikes across america here at skylight books. Jun 10, 2014 john waters hitchhikes across america, and lives to write about it the 68yearold film director hitchhiked from baltimore to san francisco for his book carsick. John waters is coming to the cleveland cinematheque. Carsick, a hitchhiking memoir by john waters the new york times. Just in time for valentines day, scottsdale center for the performing arts presents a date with john waters on tuesday, feb. Carsick is an account of waters traveling alone, armed only with a cardboard sign reading end of i70 west on one side and im not psycho on the other, from his native baltimore to san. John waters talks about his new book, carsick sfgate. John waters carsick book signing event coronaraphael movies and television 0 john waters, cult film director, will be making appearances to sign copies of carsick at the following locations, and would love to see you there. To most, hitchhiking is a terrifying risk taken by the desperate or insane. John waters hitchhikes across america with a line of grateful fans waiting for a few minutes of his artful charm. But if he is hearing this, he was great in full grown full blown. Armed with wit, a pencilthin moustache, and a cardboard sign that reads im not psycho, he hitchhikes across america from baltimore to san francisco, braving lonely roads and treacherous drivers.
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