- Paperback: 207 pages
- Publisher: St Martin's Press; First Edition edition (1 Jan 1920)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0312117825
- ISBN-13: 978-0312117825
- Product Dimensions: 27.4 x 21.6 x 1.5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,083,238 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The press reports her every move, her fans defend her every faux pas as if she were divine, her detractors think she's the devil in a bustier, and Norman Mailer thinks she's our "greatest living female artist." In short, Madonna is the biggest star in the world. Unlike some stars, Madonna isn't famous simply for being famous. She's carved her popularity and her notoriety out of chart-busting singles, sold-out tours, movie roles in Desperately Seeking Susan and Dick Tracy, her best-selling book, Sex, and the most artistically sound music videos in the genre. Encyclopedia Madonnica appraises all aspects of Madonna's brilliant career, but it doesn't stop there. With a book chock-full of fabulous photos, Matthew Rettenmund has compiled information on Madonna from her childhood in Michigan and her early years in New York, as well as from her heady international success and her present status as unpredictable provocateur, insatiable sex siren, and pop culture goddess. In hilarious, info-packed entries, Rettenmund pokes fun at everything from Madonna-hatred to Madonna herself, all from a Madonna-friendly stance. Encyclopedia Madonnica is a fan's dream come true. It's the first appraisal of all things Madonna that documents the entire Madonna phenomenon and gives the star credit where credit is due. Matthew Rettenmund's irreverent writing style also manages to capture what happens to be Madonna's major appeal: FUN. If you've ever had fun listening to, watching, or thinking about Madonna, you'll love Encyclopedia Madonnica.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
There are few books out there that capture almost everything Madonna's done. Well, this book pretty much covers it. This is the finest of the field, and an absolute treasure to anyone who appreciates the Madonna persona.
Truth be known, it is horrendously out of date (1995) and features a few noteworthy "laugh-at-it-now" opinions: Madonna's "Evita" film that may never make it off the shelf. Well, she sorta won the Golden Globe; Madonna never winning a Grammy for work she's produced (Blonde Ambition does not count; she didn't produce). Well, she sorta got five Grammy's for RAY OF LIGHT.
Regardless, this book 1950's to 1994 is perfect for its time period. I've seen few compare, and THEY'VE been written quite recently.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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This book is incredible, but that is all what all the other reviews say, but the best part is, IT'S OUT OF PRINT! And sells for a hell of alot more! Get this for 13 bucks while u can!
Format:Paperback
if your a big madonna fan, this book is both interesting and a different approach to the usual madonna books "madonna is her real name..". some funny photos (check out the one with madonna holding a book called "101 things a bright girl can do". well worth the money!
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Bravo!!!
To be a huge Madonna fan you need to have two qualifications.One,You admit that your a fan.Two, You must have this book. Read more
Published on 4 May 1999
You Must Read "Madonnica"
Aside from other things said, this includes Madonna photos and drawings <some never before seen>. It also includes a discography, filmography, and more. Read more
Published on 6 April 1999
A Great Book that should be updated periodically
All one ever needs to know about Madonna is in this book. The author is not only factual, but the author writes from his unique point-of-view. Read more
Published on 25 Jan 1999
Encyclopedia is the word!
A great book. This book has lots of rare photos including one that features Shep Pettibone! Very interesting, you cannot put this book down!
Published on 26 Dec 1998
The best complete guide to Madonna.
This book has it all from A-Z this is the best book on Madonna. The reason is because it is written by a true Madonna fan.I recommend it to any fan who does not have it already.
Published on 19 Nov 1998
Hilarious, Insightful, and Fun
This is not your conventional Encyclopedia. Oh no! For what can you expect when you pick up an Encyclopedia based on Madonna? Read more
Published on 7 Oct 1997
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