The Dark Story of Eminem [Paperback]

Nick Hasted (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2005

An updated edition of the best-selling in-depth biography of the world's most popular rapper! Nick Hasted's groung-breaking book traces Marshall Mather's rise to fame from the schools and workplaces of his native Detroit to global superstardom. From the depths fo being a suicidal no-hoper through the redemptive alias of Slim Shady to eventual triumph as an unlikely rap star, Eminem's dark story is unflinchingly presented in this wide-ranging book.

Editorial Reviews

Review

'A serious and even handed account.' Q 'Gives us a good insight into his anger' Boy George for The Daily Express

About the Author

Nick Hasted writes on music, movies, books and comics for The Independent, The Guardian and Uncut magazine in the UK.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Omnibus Press; 2nd edition (September 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1844497267
• ISBN-13: 978-1844497263
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,755,853 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A lonesome child to a famous superstar, September 7, 2003

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"sashaberwick73" (Sussex, England) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Dark Story of Eminem (Paperback)

This book was a very interesting insight into the mind of Eminem. With thorough details into his childhood traumas and experiences with racism and bullying, you can begin to empathise with Eminem and understand the controversy of his lyrics and why he so extreme with his music. I enjoyed reading this book and now appreciate Eminem and his principles.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Real, June 20, 2003

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Baruffaldi Andrea (Viadana (MN) Italy) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Dark Story of Eminem (Paperback)

This was my first book about his life and it is was very readable, looked precise and honest and I read it in 2 days -very quick read for my standards.

I'm 36 years old and I feel a bit strange to have this strong interest in Eminem but, you know...

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dope book, September 5, 2004

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Marla Phillips (Sacramento, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Dark Story of Eminem (Paperback)

This book rocks. It gives tons of background on rap and Eminem and points out instances of incredible timing so you can really appreciate it...you get many, many actual quotes from Eminem and others...the author is sympathetic, not bashing, doesn't seem to have an agenda like so many others. I totally loved this book and am a HUGE Eminem fan. I would also recommend the book Angry Blonde by Eminem himself! He's the master. I LOVE YOU EMINEM!!