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Title: Whatever You Say I Am : The Life and Times of Eminem by ANTHONY BOZZA ISBN: 1-4000-5059-6 Publisher: Crown Pub. Date: 21 October, 2003 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $23.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 3.45 (11 reviews)
Rating: 3
Summary: Bozza doesn't deliver on promise
Comment: The advance billing for this book made much out of author Bozza's 'unprecedented access' to Eminem, leading one to believe that we would be getting insight into the rapper's personal life and complex past that were previously unseen. Instead we get an extended version of interviews Bozza did with the rapper that have already been published in Rolling Stone. While we get a few more details of the actual interview encounters, there is no additional meat here. Nothing more on his complex history with his mother or his ex-wife, Kim; no insights into Eminem's day-to-day life now. What we do have in abundance is an analysis of Eminem's place in the complex culture of hip hop--particularly as a white man. However, when Bozza makes a comparison between Eminem and fellow causasian star Larry Bird, he misspells the the basketball player's last name as Byrd. Such a careless mistake takes weight away from all of his heavy ruminations. In short, if you're looking for a decent social history of hip hop focusing on Eminem's role, this is the book for you. Just don't expect a biography with 'unprecedented' personal details about the man.
Rating: 4
Summary: Eminem in Context
Comment: If you're looking for a light pop culture, tabloid style biography of Eminem-this is not the book for you.
Instead we have a well laid-out mini-biography of Eminem that places him within the context of American society and current popular culture. It also serves to put Eminem in context within hip-hop history and culture, discussing racial themes and how Eminem has managed to succeed in a predominately black arena, both because of and despite his race.
There are a few key drawbacks, though. First, the book is clearly pro-Eminem. I certainly did not want to read a lot of Eminem bashing, being a fan. But the lack of any real criticism is telling-especially given the controversy surrounding him. Second, occasionally I think the author stretches logic a bit with some of the parallels he draws between the rise and success of Eminem within the context of American culture at large. Finally, the author relies a great deal on the commentary of music critics. It would have been nice to see a broader array of views outside the music industry than is offered here.
Nevertheless, this book does succeed as a mini-biography of Eminem and hip-hop history, so for those interested , I would recommend the book.
Rating: 4
Summary: Not a bio.
Comment: This is a great book if you want to read about Eminem and the hip hop/rap history, but if you need to read a biography this isn't really the right book. The fisrt 2 or 3 pages of each chapter is about the time Bozza spent with Eminem, nothing about him. I am pretty much obsessed with Eminem, so I enjoyed this book.
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Title: Eminem 2004 16 Month Wall Calendar by Entertainment Calendars ISBN: 1587741199 Publisher: Entertainment Calendars Pub. Date: August, 2003 List Price(USD): $12.99 |
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Title: Angry Blonde by Eminem ISBN: 0060934514 Publisher: Regan Books Pub. Date: 04 June, 2002 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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Title: The Dark Story of Eminem by Nick Hasted ISBN: 071199398X Publisher: Omnibus Press Pub. Date: June, 2003 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
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Title: Eminem: Talking by Chuck Weiner ISBN: 071199658X Publisher: Omnibus Press Pub. Date: 13 January, 2003 List Price(USD): $11.95 |
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Title: Eminem: Crossing the Line by Martin Huxley ISBN: 0312267320 Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin Pub. Date: 19 September, 2000 List Price(USD): $10.95 |
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