Marilyn Manson (Paperback)

~ Kurt Reighley (Author) "ONCE UPON A TIME, long before the name Marilyn Manson sent shivers (of glee or revulsion, take your pick) up the spines of the world,..." (more)
Key Phrases: Marilyn Manson, Antichrist Superstar, New York (more...)

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For the public, the triumph of Marilyn Manson happened in the blink of an eye, beginning with the debut of their 1994 "Album Portrait of an American Family", an event which led to a cover on "Rolling Stone" and the group's MTV smash "Sweet Dreams". This biography offers an all-encompassing look at the success of this controversial band.

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Product Details Paperback: 192 pages Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin (April 15, 1998) Language: English ISBN-10: 0312181337 ISBN-13: 978-0312181338 Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.9 x 0.6 inches Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #647,665 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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ONCE UPON A TIME, long before the name Marilyn Manson sent shivers (of glee or revulsion, take your pick) up the spines of the world, a young couple lived twenty-five miles south of Akron, in the suburban dale of Canton, Ohio (pop. 84, 161), in a bungalow located at 1420 NE Thirty-firth Street. Read the first page

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Marilyn Manson, Antichrist Superstar, New York, Rolling Stone, Sweet Dreams, Alternative Press, Smells Like Children, Brian Warner, Guitar World, Nine Inch Nails, New Music Monthly, New Orleans, Spooky Kids, Dope Hat, Paula O'Keefe, Daisy Berkowitz, Charles Manson, Fort Lauderdale, Scott Mitchell, Willy Wonka, South Florida, Church of Satan, Sara Lee Lucas, The Beautiful People, Black Sabbath

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This book cites 20 books:

• Sweet Dreams by Kathleen Smith on page 99, page 100, and page 102
• Paradise Lost (Penguin Classics) by John Milton on page 145, and page 172
• Natural Born Killers: Tie-In by John August on page 51, and page 101
• The Satanic Bible by Anton Szandor Lavey on page 61, and page 62
• Black Sabbath by Steven Rosen on page 165, and page 168

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 10 of 10 people found the following review helpful: 3.0 out of 5 stars A Good Marilyn Manson Book,However Tends to Drag, January 11, 2004 By  Joshua Miller "Josh" (Coeur d'Alene,ID) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)       When Kurt Reighley wrote this book I don't think he actually realized that fans of Marilyn Manson were gonna wanna read this due to the fact it's about Marilyn Manson.However the book will talk about Manson and then it will just all of a suden turn into a serial killer bio,with three pages about Charles Manson,and also small bios on Albert Fish,Henry Lee Lucas,Ed Gein,John Wayne Gacy,and David Berkowitz.This book is supposed to be about Marilyn Manson and the band,not the serial killers that inspired the band to change their names.Now i'll read anything that has to do with Marilyn Manson if I can get my hands on it and I don't care if it is terrible I will read it cover to cover,but this book is not for a person who wants to know about MM.Not to mention this book sounds almost like it was written by ex-Manson guitarist Daisy Berkowitz.Read this if you're obscessed with Marilyn Manson,but if you want the facts straight,read his autobiography. 7 of 8 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Chickens and Pickles, May 24, 1999 By A Customer If you want another side to the Manson story, read it. This book follows the same timeline as the autobiography, but from other people's points of view, as well as through many direct Manson quotes. But BEWARE: this book was obviously written after Daisy Berkowitz left the band and it seems much of the info was provided by him. But no matter, the book attempts to explain some things that most people (even Manson fans) overlook, and is definitely worthwhile for anyone who uses his/her brain. 12 of 15 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars the truest manson fan ever!!!, September 27, 1999 By A Customer The best book I have ever read in my life. I don't understand how a person could go through all that and still go on with his life... I always tell people that diss manson to at least read his book once. and than tell me what they think... I love this man and his book!!!! The long hard road out of hell. -Sher		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 5.0 out of 5 stars MANSON THIS BOOK TALKS ABOUT HIS SONGS,AND WHAT THEY MEAN.IT TALKS ABOUT EACH ALBUM.IT TALKS ABOUT HIS CONCERTS,AND WHAT GOES ON BEFORE,AND AFTER THE CONCERTS. Read more Published on May 15, 2007 5.0 out of 5 stars MANSON HE TELLS WHAT EACH SONG MEANS.HE TALKS ABOUT EACH ALBUM.HE TALKS ABOUT HIS TOURS AND WHAT GOES ON BEFORE,DURING,AND AFTER.THIS BOOKS'S VERY INTERESTING. Read more Published on April 2, 2007 5.0 out of 5 stars just as great as mansons i thought, since i was getting the autobiography, that there was no way i needed to have 2 manson books. but i saw a review that said, 'a great gap-filler! Read more Published on February 17, 2002 by liana kay 3.0 out of 5 stars Co-wrote by daisy after he quit the band is not a good idea this book kind of trashed on manosn (the man not the band) a bit because of the fact that it was cowrote by daisy berkowitz a ex member of manson but after first couple of... Read more Published on September 7, 1999 5.0 out of 5 stars Great book on Marilyn Manson's life! A wonderful book on one of the world's biggest rock stars- from childhood to stardom. If you're a Manson fan, you MUST read this book! Published on April 4, 1999 by [e-mail] 5.0 out of 5 stars A shorter road out of hell Though not the actual autobiography of Marilyn Manson this book gives you a good idea of what he went thtough as a child and the circumstances that created Marilyn Manson as we... Read more Published on December 2, 1998 5.0 out of 5 stars A excelent book detailing Manson's life. This book is well writen. The author doesn't dawdle on one aspect of Mason excesivly. He manages to put forth all sides good and bad. Read more Published on October 12, 1998 3.0 out of 5 stars A MUST FOR ALL MANSON FANATICS, WITH RESERVATIONS A GOOD FILL IN THE GAPS BOOK IF YOU HAVE ALREADY READ "LONG ROAD OUT OF HELL". GIVES SOME INSIGHT INTO DAISY BERKOWITZ'S POINT OF VIEW. Read more Published on July 7, 1998 by [e-mail] 5.0 out of 5 stars This book is alright but Long Hard Road is better. Marilyn Manson fans should buy this book as well as the other book but my opinion is that this book tells more about the band and thats good but Long Hard Road tells more about... Read more Published on June 12, 1998 5.0 out of 5 stars An instant classic! The feel bad hit of the season! Not since Bugliosi's "Helter Skelter" and Ed Sanders' "The Family" has there been such a brilliant study of Manson. Read more Published on March 28, 1998 Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin (April 15, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0312181337
• ISBN-13: 978-0312181338
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #647,665 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A Good Marilyn Manson Book,However Tends to Drag, January 11, 2004

By	Joshua Miller "Josh" (Coeur d'Alene,ID) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

When Kurt Reighley wrote this book I don't think he actually realized that fans of Marilyn Manson were gonna wanna read this due to the fact it's about Marilyn Manson.However the book will talk about Manson and then it will just all of a suden turn into a serial killer bio,with three pages about Charles Manson,and also small bios on Albert Fish,Henry Lee Lucas,Ed Gein,John Wayne Gacy,and David Berkowitz.This book is supposed to be about Marilyn Manson and the band,not the serial killers that inspired the band to change their names.Now i'll read anything that has to do with Marilyn Manson if I can get my hands on it and I don't care if it is terrible I will read it cover to cover,but this book is not for a person who wants to know about MM.Not to mention this book sounds almost like it was written by ex-Manson guitarist Daisy Berkowitz.Read this if you're obscessed with Marilyn Manson,but if you want the facts straight,read his autobiography.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Chickens and Pickles, May 24, 1999

By A Customer

If you want another side to the Manson story, read it. This book follows the same timeline as the autobiography, but from other people's points of view, as well as through many direct Manson quotes. But BEWARE: this book was obviously written after Daisy Berkowitz left the band and it seems much of the info was provided by him. But no matter, the book attempts to explain some things that most people (even Manson fans) overlook, and is definitely worthwhile for anyone who uses his/her brain.

12 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars the truest manson fan ever!!!, September 27, 1999

By A Customer

The best book I have ever read in my life. I don't understand how a person could go through all that and still go on with his life... I always tell people that diss manson to at least read his book once. and than tell me what they think... I love this man and his book!!!!

The long hard road out of hell.

-Sher