Johnny Depp: The Biography [Paperback]

Nigel Goodall (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1857823419 | ISBN-13: 978-1857823417 | Publication Date: August 1999

The biography which traces the events and circumstances that have shaped Depp's career.

Product Details

• Paperback: 253 pages
• Publisher: Blake Pub (August 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1857823419
• ISBN-13: 978-1857823417
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 5.7 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,749,224 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #37 in Books > Biographies & Memoirs > People, A-Z > ( D ) > Depp, Johnny

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointment for true Depp Fans, March 18, 2002

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lindda pirie (CANADA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Johnny Depp: The Biography (Paperback)

What was this author thinking writing an unauthorized bio on one of the most private men in Hollywood? Due to Depps refusal to contribute what this book actually ends up being is a movie/video guide on all Depp's movies. To top it off the info provided on these movies is not correct. In the movie "Whats Eating Gilbert Grape" Depp's love interest Becky in the movie is travelling with her grandmother not her mother as the author states in the book. Any avid Depp fan like myself would remember these details which makes me question the credability of other info in the book if this simple detail is incorrect.
Almost every page has relevance to Winona Ryder. Depp's bio surely doesnt just revolve around her. Kate Moss and Vanessa Paradis are short changed undeservingly so.There is no information on Depp in this book that you can not find on a Depp website. I also found the authors writing style to be poor without any pizzaz to keep the readers interest.Too much emphasis placed on the hotel trashing bad boy Depp that the tabloids try to present years back. More emphasis should be on the artist Depp truly is. A big screen genius who isnt even aware of the impact he has on his fans. It is true you cant judge a book by its cover because this book has a five star rating for its cover. It does have an amazing selection of black and white and colour photos of Depp which justifys the purchase of this book for true Depp fans.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Why on Earth ?, October 20, 2000

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Gergellor (Supimpalāndia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Johnny Depp: The Biography (Paperback)

WHy on Earth would someone write a biography about Johnny Depp ? Is the biography market so good that it makes it worthwhile for the profits ? Anywa, Johnny is a great actor, independent and careful with his screenplay choices. "ED WOOD", "EDWARD SCISSORHANDS", "SLEEPY HOLLOW" .. all are great proof of his talents. THe book is good, but nothing more thatn that. If you're a Depp fan, stick with his movies.

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Johnny Depp: Nigel Goodall Bio, January 5, 2003

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"somebodys_baby" (Coastal, OR, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Johnny Depp: The Biography (Paperback)

It's mainly a rehash of all the information we already know just by reading magazines and watching tv. There are some nice photos though. I read it in one day. Though not deep it's acceptable.

Note: Since Johnny Depp is a private man I don't think a good Biography would be possible, so this is the next best thing.