Pearl
The Obsessions and Passions of Janis Joplin A Biography
by Ellis Amburn
ISBN: 0446516406
ISBN-13: 9780446516402
Format: Hardcover
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Summary
In an attempt to create an accurate portrait of Janis Joplin, the author traveled to locations where Joplin was born, lived, and died, and interviewed people-both famous and unknown-who knew Joplin and were willing to share their recollections of her, including several colorful anecdotes pertaining to Joplin's sex life.
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Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Little Brown & Co
Published date: 1992
Publisher's Notes
An ace celebrity biographer reveals the truth of the rock legend's troubled childhood, drug and alcohol problems, numerous affairs, and much more. By the author of Up and Down with the Rolling Stones.
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Pearl
Amburn, Ellis
New York: Time Warner, 1992. Hard Cover. First Printing. Very Good/Very Good 8vo-over 7 -9 tall The obsessions and passions of Janis Joplin;. F. Hardcover. ( more information)
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Pearl : The Obsessions and Passions of Janis Joplin - A Biography
Amburn, Ellis
New York: Warner Books, 1992. FIRST PRINTING (stated) of the First Edition. The fascinating biography of the 1960s woman rock star legend, discussing her life, her work as a rock artist, her loves and romances, her friends, her impact on the hippie counterculture of her time - and its impact on her - her involvement with drugs and her tragic death from an overdose, the music industry at the time, much more. Hardcover with dust jacket, contains illustrations, discography, bibliography, indexed, 340pp. A very nice copy.. ISBN: 0-446-51640-6. First Edition (stated). Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Biography, Janis Joplin, Rock and Roll Music Industry, Women, Musicians, Music, Singers, Singing, Songs, 1960s, Drugs, Hippies, Counterculture, Performing Artists, Entertainment, Entertainers. ( more information)
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Amburn, Ellis
NY Warner Books (1992)., 1992. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Dust Jacket Included. Small, private bookplate, else book and dust jacket near fine condition. 9.25" x 6" pictorial dj pp: xii, 340 Discography and index. This detailed biography of Janis is based on interviews with friends, lovers, other musicians, etc. Illustrated by 16pp illus from photographs. First Edition. Binding is orig boards. ( more information)
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Pearl: The Obsessions and Passions of Janis Joplin
Ellis Amburn
New York, New York: Warner Books, 1992. Pearl : The Obsessions and Passions of Janis Joplin. One of several Rock and Roll folks who spent their entire career trying to kill themselves. What a powerful voice, what a sad little girl. Anyway, here's the whole story. Book Condition is Very Good+; clean, no writing or markings, tight binding. Minor rubbing to bottom edge of book cover. One page is dog-eared. Otherwise quite nice. Lots of b&w pictures. 340pp. Bibliography, index. Dust Jacket Condition is Very Good+; clean and glossy with a little wear at both ends. Price Intact and covered with a mylar dust jacket.. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. Very Good+/Very Good+. Biography/Music. ( more information)
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Pearl the Obsessions and Passions of Janis Joplin
Ellis Amburn
NY: Warner Books, 1992 Stated First printing. Black binding w/copper lettering, red boards/endpapers, 340 pgs. Tight Clean Copy - No Marks - Appears Unread. Priced Intact DJ - ditto- **see photo**. First Edition. Hard Cover. As New/As New. Illus. by Photos. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ( more information)
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