Samuel L. Jackson's embodiment of cool isn't just inspirational-it's important.
Bad Motherfucker lays out how his attitude intersects with his identity as a Black man, why being cool matters in the modern world, and how Jackson can guide us through the current cultural moment in which everyone is losing their cool. Edwards details Jackson's fascinating personal history, from stuttering bookworm to gunrunning revolutionary to freebasing addict to A-list movie star.
Drawing on original reporting and interviews, the book explores not only the major events of Jackson's life but also his obsessions: golf, kung fu movies, profanity.
Bad Motherfuckerfeatures a delectable filmography of Jackson's movies-140 and counting!-and also includes new movie posters for many of Jackson's greatest roles, reimagined by dozens of gifted artists and designers. The book provides a must-read road map through the vast territory of his on-screen career and more: a vivid portrait of Samuel L. Jackson's essential self, as well as practical instructions, by example, for how to live and work and be.
About the AuthorGavin Edwards is the
New York Times bestselling author and editor of twelve books, including
The Tao of Bill Murray: Real-Life Stories of Joy, Enlightenment, and Party Crashing and
Kindness and Wonder: Why Mister Rogers Matters Now More Than Ever. He has also written for numerous publications including the
New York Times, the Washington Post, Vogue, GQ, Details, and
Rolling Stone. In the name of journalism, he has hiked the Great Wall of China, inhaled with Snoop Dogg, and participated in the world's largest tomato fight. He lives in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his wife and two children.
Book InformationISBN 9780306924323
Author Gavin EdwardsFormat Hardback
Page Count 368
Imprint Da Capo Press IncPublisher Hachette Books
Weight(grams) 890g
Dimensions(mm) 236mm * 163mm * 35mm