REAL FRANK ZAPPA BOOK

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Summary: An excellent read about a highly unappreciated American icon
Review: I have always held that common sense is lacking inAmerica. Frank Zappa has proven it in his social commentary of societyin general in "The Real Frank Zappa Book." From his attacks on extremetism (look at any televangelist, or Tipper Gore's PMRC)to the dangers of breasts and what makes the nipple so evil as not to be shown on television, and his more personal stories (like how his son Dweezil got his name) and the earlier days of the Mothers of Invention, this book is a fantastic look at an extremely intelligent, unappreciated man who unfortunately died way before his time. If only he could've been persuaded to run for public office!

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Summary: Indispensible
Review: Underappreciated, misunderstood to a fault, unfairly pigeonholed. That's Frank. So is funny, intelligent, honest and innovative. Wonderful essays on various and sundry subjects, including why radio sucks, why serial compostion is a dead-end, what you can do to raise extraordinary kids, and finally why Fundamentalist Christians and Republicans should never be taken seriously, let alone allowed to reproduce. This book inspires me to find the courage to cultivate my own muse, to live my life on my own terms and to tell people who would interfere exactly where they can go. Would that any other book be capable of accomplishing the same.

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Summary: most honest review of the recording industry yet published
Review: Frank holds nothing back in this tell-all about the kind of garbage (both people and p. r.) that any working musician has to deal with. I had my first copy when it first came out in hard-back, it disappeared, so I got another. (It's under lock and key!) BUY THIS BOOK!!!!

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Summary: SPITTING NEARLY
Review: I,D LISTNING AND READING ABOUT SNCE 1976,BUT UNDERSTANDING ALOT I THINK THE FUNNY PARTS ARE THE BEST,BUT AS WE SAY HERE IN N-NORWAY :IF WE DIDNT`HAVE THE HUMOR WHAT DO WE HAVA???

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Summary: So you like to laugh, do you?
Review: As the typical high school sophomore, I was not thrilled when my English teacher assigned us another boring reading assignment. This particular assignment was to read someone's autobiography/biography and write an essay on it. I consulted my older sister, and she recommended The Real Frank Zappa Book. I was skeptical at first. Who was Frank Zappa anyway? But as I read this excellent book, I discovered the real Frank Zappa. I realized that this individual did not get as much recognition as he should of, as a musician and as a human being. The Real Frank Zappa Book was also one of the funniest things I've read since Edward Gorey's The Gashlycrumb Tinies (which I highly recommend). Since reading the book, I have begun listening to his music more and am slowly being transformed into a die-hard Zappa fan. Frank Zappa was a truly unique individual. I would recommend this book to anyone who is in the mood for a laugh.

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Summary: The only real insight into this man is here.
Review: Accept no substitute. As the "official" review (where are the other 7?) so aptly proves: "Brown Shoes don't Make It".

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Summary: Only listening to Zappa's music will get you better Zappa.
Review: So, the maestro finally speaks! Or to be more precise, he finally sets it in print; he's been speaking his mind since way back when. An absorbing, hilarious, intelligent, always entertaining travelogue of Frank Zappa's life, replete with social commentary and musical analysis. And cool pictures too!

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Summary: The Best Autoboigraphy So Far
Review: This book is great for people who don't even know of Frank Zappa. Not only is this book honest, hilarious, and loaded with information, but it will make your toes curl too! Need I say more?

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Summary: A Religious Experience
Review: Mr. Zappa has written a philosphical masterpiece. I can only compare the effect this book had on me to the effect Nietzsche's works had on my father. To this day, his 30+ year old copy sits on his nightstand. It's pages are torn, dog-earred and covered with highlighted passages. This is how profound I find Frank's ideas. And it's entertaining too.

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Summary: "Do you have enough toilets to do a show?" ....ZAPPA
Review: Bought the hard cover when first released. Read it at one sitting. Great book to read if your mad at the entertainment industry.

Immediatly stolen by an associate in the entertainment industry. I think I'll buy the paperback and hide it.