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The Real Frank Zappa Book (Picador Books) (Paperback)

by Frank Zappa (Author), Peter Occhiogrosso (Author)
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

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  • Paperback: 352 pages
  • Publisher: Picador; New edition edition (3 Aug 1990)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0330316257
  • ISBN-13: 978-0330316255
  • Product Dimensions: 19.2 x 13 x 2.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 128,443 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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The legendary Frank Zappa, one of the most influential, innovative and controversial musical artists for the past 20 years, takes us on a wild, funny trip through his life and times. Along the way, Zappa offers his inimitable views on many things such as art, politics and beer.

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars I knew you'd be surprised, 8 May 2002
By Matt Westwood (Reading, UK) - See all my reviews
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If it's a discography and blow-by-blow account of the progress of Zappa's musical career, you're looking in the wrong place.

If you like Zappa and want to find out more about him, then when you've finished reading this, you will love him and want to check out more of his music. And if you are a full-on fan of his, then this book will entertain in you in the same way that his music does.

Apart from that, there's not much to say that hasn't been said before by other reviewers. Go get this book and spend a couple of happy afternoons with your feet up.

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Dispatches from the Utility Muffin Research Kitchen, 20 Jan 2000
By Peter Fenelon - See all my reviews
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This isn't a Zappa autobiography -- but it's as close as we're ever going to get. Basically it's Zappa's collected thoughts, rants, stories and tall tales about a number of issues, ranging from his childhood and early career via music -- the Mothers, his later bands, composing, the Synclavier, working with orchestras, life on the road, his hatred of Britain -- and heading off into the realms of religion, politics, "practical conservatism", the PMRC and a whole lot more besides.

If you do like Zappa's music, you'll love this book. The savage ironies and bizarre asides are all there. If you don't, it's a marvellous introduction to a whole new world of "stuff".

Zappa was contrary, contradictory, inflammatory, infuriating, funny and fiercely intelligent. It's highly appropriate that this book manages to be all of those things. A fine tribute to a fine man.

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A colourfully polished account of the great rock innovator, 22 April 2001
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This review is from: The Real Frank Zappa Book (Paperback)
With the help of writer Peter Occhiogrosso, Frank Zappa details what made him the man he became before his tragic death. From his early school days and his passions for the likes of explosive paraphernalia and a wide range of music, the book provides a light hearted account of his life containing many hilarious anecdotes and theories. A true bargain... 'Freak Out'
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5.0 out of 5 stars Best of the books about FZ
Not really autobiography,though the first few chapters are roughly chronological and cover FZ's early career and the begining of the Mothers. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Everything you expect and more!
Written by the man himself its the ultimate insight for fans into his life and personality. Peppered with drawings and hilarious stories and jokes you'll laugh all the way... Read more
Published 16 months ago by L. Smedley

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Great Googly Moogly! I'm not even halfway through the book and its already up there in my all time top 5. He delivers his famous biting wit with complete professionalism. Read more
Published on 13 Jan 2003 by blonde_dan

5.0 out of 5 stars Now I know the man who I listen
I suggest this book to all Zappa fans. There are numerous Zappa stories from interesting to shocking and from funny to disgusting, as you hear from his songs. Read more
Published on 24 April 2001 by cem.turgay@usa.net

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