Bibliograph

Furious cool, Richard Pryor and the world that made him, David Henry and Joe Henry

Type

Label

Furious cool, Richard Pryor and the world that made him, David Henry and Joe Henry

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

resource.biographical

individual biography

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Furious cool

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

841896912

Responsibility statement

David Henry and Joe Henry

Sub title

Richard Pryor and the world that made him

Summary

Richard Pryor was arguably the single most influential performer of the second half of the twentieth century, and certainly he was the most successful black actor/comedian ever. Controversial and somewhat enigmatic in his lifetime, Pryor was always pushing the envelope, combining anger and pathos, outrage and humor, into an art form, laying the groundwork for the generations of comedians who followed, including such outstanding performers as Eddie Murphy, Chris Rock, and Louis C.K. The authors bring him to life both as a man and as an artist, providing an in-depth appreciation of his talent and his lasting influence, as well as an insightful examination of the world he lived in and the influences that shaped both his persona and his art

Target audience

general

Classification