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Product Identifiers
PublisherCrown Publishing Group, T.H.E.
ISBN-100609810022
ISBN-139780609810026
eBay Product ID (ePID)2239922
Product Key Features
Book TitleKiss and Make-Up
Number of Pages304 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2002
TopicComposers & Musicians, Genres & Styles / Rock
IllustratorYes
GenreMusic, Biography & Autobiography
AuthorGene Simmons
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight16 Oz
Item Length9.1 in
Item Width6.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2003-265771
Dewey Edition21
Dewey Decimal782.42166/092 B
SynopsisThe paperback publication of "KISS and Make-Up" coincides with the release of the band's spectacular photo book "KISS: The Early Years" and features four collectible covers, as well as new text from Gene and 100 additional photos his fans have never seen before., The God of Thunder returns in the New York Times Bestseller Now in paperback and hotter than hell! * More insight from the Demon Including the making of Destroyer and the truth behind the greatest rock band in the world * Look for all four special collector's covers * And more photos You wanted the truth, you got the truth-the hottest book in the world! Fueled by an explosive mix of makeup, costumes, and attitude, KISS burst onto the music scene thirty years ago and has become a rock institution. The band has sold more than eighty million records, has broken every concert attendance record set by Elvis Presley and the Beatles, stands behind the Beatles alone in number of gold records from any group in history, and has spawned more than 2,500 licenses. There would have been no KISS without Gene Simmons, the outrageous star whose superlong tongue, legendary sexual exploits, and demonic makeup have made him a rock icon. KISS and Make-Up is the wild, shocking, unbelievable story, from the man himself, about how an immigrant boy from Israel studied to be a rabbi, was saved by rock and roll, and became one of the most notorious rock stars the world has ever seen. Before Gene Simmons there was Chaim Witz, a boy from Haifa, Israel, who had no inkling of the life that lay ahead of him. In vivid detail Gene recounts his childhood growing up in Haifa under the watchful eye of his beloved, strong-willed mother, a concentration camp surviv∨ his adolescent years attending a Jewish theological center for rabbinical studies in Brooklyn; his love of all things American, including comic books, superheroes, and cowboys; and his early fascination with girls and sex, which prompted him to start a rock band in school after he saw the Beatles on The Ed Sullivan Show. KISS and Make-Up is not just the classic story of achieving the American dream through the eyes of an immigrant boy making good, but a juicy, rollicking rock and roll read that takes you along for the ride of your life with KISS, from the 1970s, when they were the biggest band in the world, through the '80s, when they took off their world-famous war paint, and into the '90s, when they came back bigger and badder than ever to become the number one touring band in the world. In his own irreverent, unapologetic voice, Gene talks about the girls (4,600 of them and counting); his tight bond with KISS cofounder Paul Stanley; the struggles he and Paul had with Ace Frehley and Peter Criss and their departures from the group; the new band members and Eric Carr's untimely death; the enormous love and affection he has for the people who put him there in the first place-the KISS Army and the ever-loyal KISS fans around the world; his love life, including stories about his relationships with Cher and Diana Ross and with Shannon Tweed, Playmate of the Year, mother of his son and daughter, and his companion of eighteen years; and much more. Full of dozens of photographs, many never-before-seen pictures from Gene's private collection, KISS and Make-Up is a surprising, intimate look at the man behind the mask. For the first time Gene reveals all the facets of his complex personality-son, rock star, actor, record producer, businessman, ladies' man, devoted father, and now author., The God of Thunder returns in the "New York Times" Bestseller - Now in paperback and hotter than hell * More insight from the Demon - Including the making of "Destroyer" and the truth behind the greatest rock band in the world* Look for all four special collector's covers* And more photos You wanted the truth, you got the truth--the hottest book in the world Fueled by an explosive mix of makeup, costumes, and attitude, KISS burst onto the music scene thirty years ago and has become a rock institution. The band has sold more than eighty million records, has broken every concert attendance record set by Elvis Presley and the Beatles, stands behind the Beatles alone in number of gold records from any group in history, and has spawned more than 2,500 licenses. There would have been no KISS without Gene Simmons, the outrageous star whose superlong tongue, legendary sexual exploits, and demonic makeup have made him a rock icon. KISS and Make-Up is the wild, shocking, unbelievable story, from the man himself, about how an immigrant boy from Israel studied to be a rabbi, was saved by rock and roll, and became one of the most notorious rock stars the world has ever seen.Before Gene Simmons there was Chaim Witz, a boy from Haifa, Israel, who had no inkling of the life that lay ahead of him. In vivid detail Gene recounts his childhood growing up in Haifa under the watchful eye of his beloved, strong-willed mother, a concentration camp survivor; his adolescent years attending a Jewish theological center for rabbinical studies in Brooklyn; his love of all things American, including comic books, superheroes, and cowboys; and his early fascination with girls and sex, which prompted him to start a rock band in school after he saw the Beatles on The Ed Sullivan Show. KISS and Make-Up is not just the classic story of achieving the American dream through the eyes of an immigrant boy making good, but a juicy, rollicking rock and roll read that takes you along for the ride of your life with KISS, from the 1970s, when they were the biggest band in the world, through the '80s, when they took off their world-famous war paint, and into the '90s, when they came back bigger and badder than ever to become the number one touring band in the world. In his own irreverent, unapologetic voice, Gene talks about the girls (4,600 of them and counting); his tight bond with KISS cofounder Paul Stanley; the struggles he and Paul had with Ace Frehley and Peter Criss and their departures from the group; the new band members and Eric Carr's untimely death; the enormous love and affection he has for the people who put him there in the first place--the KISS Army and the ever-loyal KISS fans around the world; his love life, including stories about his relationships with Cher and Diana Ross and with Shannon Tweed, Playmate of the Year, mother of his son and daughter, and his companion of eighteen years; and much more. Full of dozens of photographs, many never-before-seen pictures from Gene's private collection, KISS and Make-Up is a surprising, intimate look at the man behind the mask. For the first time Gene reveals all the facets of his complex personality--son, rock star, actor, record producer, businessman, ladies' man, devoted father, and now author.
LC Classification NumberML420.S5629A3 2002
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- 20. Mai. 2024
The wrong book was sent to me - not the one pictured. This is important because there are 4 versions. They told me not to rely on their pictures of an
The wrong book was sent to me - not the one pictured. This is important because there are 4 versions. They told me not to rely on their pictures of anything. How does that work? I deal a lot with Thrift Books. This time it became obvious they do not care about my custom. They do not accept returns on the item but keep insisting I lodge a return claim - which eBay disallows because Thrift marked it No Returns. Thrift refuse to assist in any other way. My days of dealing with them are over.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 21. Dez. 2023
good book to read
very goodBestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 21. Jun. 2016
A piece of KISStory
Great, easy read. If you're a KISS fan or a Gene fan, you'll enjoy it.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 14. Jun. 2018
Great read
Great read! Couldn't put it down.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 24. Jan. 2019
As advertised
Item just as described.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
