| Rotten: No Irish, No Blacks, No Dogs | 
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Sales Rank: 114933
Category: Book
Authors: John Lydon, Keith Zimmerman, Kent Zimmerman
Publisher: Picador
Studio: Picador
Manufacturer: Picador
Label: Picador
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 352
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.9
ISBN: 0312428138
Dewey Decimal Number: 780
EAN: 9780312428136
ASIN: 0312428138
Publication Date: October 28, 2008
Release Date: October 28, 2008
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Product Description
"Ihave 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. So writes author John Lydon, a.k.a. Johnny Rotten, in his introduction to the book Rotten, an oral history of punk: angry, honest, and crackling with energy. Seventies punk has been romanticized by the media and the up-and-coming punk bands of today, but the sneering, leering disaffection of that time has been lost. Now, Lydon candidly and at times, dare we say it, fondly looks back at himself, the Sex Pistols, and the "no future" attitude of the time. Rolling Stone calls Lydon a "pavement philosopher whose Dickensian roots blossom with Joycean color," and the San Francisco Chronicle calls Rotten an "invaluable [book] ... sheds welcome light on that short period of great music and spasmodic cultural change." Bollocks you say? Read, sneer, and enjoy or die. |
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Interesting Story and Perspective June 25, 2007
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
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 !
Obviously, it's great. May 20, 2007
21 out of 22 found this review helpful
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 ;)
 great book January 6, 2007
14 out of 14 found this review helpful
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.
My review August 24, 2006
18 out of 21 found this review helpful
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.
The Brutal Honesty of John Lydon/Johnny Rotten July 12, 2006
17 out of 19 found this review helpful
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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