Furious cool : Richard Pryor and the world that made him
Henry, David, 1958-2014
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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's performances opened up a new world of possibilities, merging fantasy with angry reality in a way that wasn't just new - it was heretofore unthinkable. In this work, Jow and David Henry 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.
Main title:
Furious cool : Richard Pryor and the world that made him / by David Henry and Joe Henry.
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Imprint:
Chapel Hill : Algonquin, 2014.
Collation:
400 pages ; 23 cm
ISBN:
9781616200787 (hbk)
Language:
English
Related title:
Furious cool [electronic resource] : Richard Pryor and the world that made him
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BRN:
240650