Shane Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 I finally read the coffee table book Madonna by Daryl Easlea, and I have to say it's one of the best books I've ever read about her, in spite of numerous typos and a few senseless errors. The album analyses are great, though. Really, really good. Probably my favorite book about her, at least as far as dealing with her music career. I also picked up Marie Clayton's Madonna: The Illustrated Biography, which is recent and has some really good pictures. Does anyone have favorite or least favorite (shabby) Madonna books? Do you think there will be any special magazine tributes to her in the wake of the Super Bowl, for this new era? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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HolidayGuy Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 I like the books that delve into/analyze her work (of which there are many). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmic_system Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 I finally read the coffee table book Madonna by, and I have to say it's one of the best books I've ever read about her, in spite of numerous typos and a few senseless errors. The album analyses are great, though. Really, really good. Probably my favorite book about her, at least as far as dealing with her music career. I also picked up Marie Clayton's Madonna: The Illustrated Biography, which is recent and has some really good pictures. Does anyone have favorite or least favorite (shabby) Madonna books? Do you think there will be any special magazine tributes to her in the wake of the Super Bowl, for this new era? Could you please scan a page of the Daryl Easlea's book? It was released in Italy too but I thought the cover wa ugly so I didn't pay attention to it. I'm very interested in the album analyses so if you could scan a page of an album os something it would be really geat since it's not cheap and I have to order it via amazon.it. Thanks n advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glindathegood Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 Yes, I love the Daryl Easlea coffee table book. It's actually one of the first Madonna books that I think is well done. A lot of the others I wasn't impressed by. They seem sort of tabloidish or superficial. But this book really focuses on her work. The color pictures are beautiful also. I found it on the remainder table at a Barnes and Noble here in the US for a really cheap price. So if you live in the US you might be able to find at a cheap at a bookstore rather than ordering from amazon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Posted February 11, 2012 Author Share Posted February 11, 2012 LMAO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Posted February 11, 2012 Author Share Posted February 11, 2012 I will scan when I get home this evening if someone doesn't beat me to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmic_system Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 I will scan when I get home this evening if someone doesn't beat me to it. Thank you very much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bluejean Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 My fave book about Madonna is Christopher Ciccone's book Life With my Sister:Madonna. Yes apart from the obvious betrayal factor it was great to read a book about her from someone that has known her for 50 years. The little details in it like the perfume she uses, or how she tucks her thumbs into her fists when shes feeling vulnerable add the personal touches that only someone that knows her properly would know. Great thread btw! Totally agree. Even though it doesn't reveal anything new or totally shocking it's an amazing insight into Madonna the person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genevieve Vavance Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 what about Taraborelli (sp?)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bluejean Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 what about Taraborelli (sp?)? I read that book about 10 years ago, I remember it being good although it was so long ago I can't remember in detail. I do recall him psycho analysing Madonna in it which seems abit pointless from someone who doesn't know her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genevieve Vavance Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 ^it was quite entertaining Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Love Spent Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Although it's not a biography my favorite M book is Matt's Encyclopedia Madonnica It's dead accurate and very funny. The only drawback is it was published in 1995 and has never been updated. Sure wish he would, but I understand there's no money in publishing these day's. I found Madonna: An Intimate Biography by J. Randy Taraborrelli and Madonna: Like an Icon by Lucy O'brien terribly boring. They're just interview/newspaper clipping rehashes. The Christopher Andersen bio wasn't too bad from what I remember. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikki Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 i remember liking the tarraborreli one, even though M probably isnt too pleased with it he didnt seem to put Madonna down. i must say i read that when i was 13 and hardly knew anything about her yet though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acko Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 MybrotherChristopher's book is boring & poorly written. Plus it's ridiculous, but u gotta love the premise: 'I used 2 secretly wipe the sweat of my sisters tits backstage, which led me 2 do coke with A-List celebrities, plus in 1993 I directed the Girlie Show.' The End. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamifero Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 French books by Editions Nemo Media Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikki Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 oh and how could I forget the dennis rodman book..I got scans of just the M parts. juicy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat.Guy Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 French books by Editions Nemo Media OOOOOOhhh!! I want these! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bluejean Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 oh and how could I forget the dennis rodman book..I got scans of just the M parts. juicy. Please post them. There's also Rupert Everett dedicating a whole chapter to her in his book. I wonder how many paragraphs he'll make in hers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest groovyguy Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 I like the books that delve into/analyze her work (of which there are many). Same here. Describes the personal and profession live of Madonna Contains 51 different articles, thesis', poems and rants about Madonna. Features an impressive array of contributors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Love Spent Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Could you please scan a page of the Daryl Easlea's book? Thanks in advance! I'd also love to see scans from this book. The Rupert Everett book interests me also. There are several excerpts that sound pretty funny. Madonna before she became the Material girl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soma Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 I just finished Madonna: Like an Icon by Lucy O'brien. It is the first Madonna book I have read. I actually thought it was very interesting. It has been criticized for its extended commentary about Madonna's recording process, but I actually liked the book because of that. First and foremost she is an artist and I'm always interested to read about her album sessions. I was thrilled to read how she was working (and connecting) with different producers/photographers/dancers/DJs/. O'brien wasn't always very objective while writing: sometimes it was annoying when she pretty much told that some songs/ projects weren't good. But she is a fan so didn't hurt that much. The most interesting parts of the book were her years before her First album, SEX era and ROL sessions. 4/5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soma Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 My fave book about Madonna is Christopher Ciccone's book Life With my Sister:Madonna. Yes apart from the obvious betrayal factor it was great to read a book about her from someone that has known her for 50 years. The little details in it like the perfume she uses, or how she tucks her thumbs into her fists when shes feeling vulnerable add the personal touches that only someone that knows her properly would know. Great thread btw! I feel so strongly against this book that I might never read it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Heartbreaker Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Not a biography, but a great read! I've had this for years! http://www.google.com.au/search?q=i+dream+of+madonna+book&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en&client=safari#imgrc=gLTlELY7A8XRWM%253A%3Bundefined%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fecx.images-amazon.com%252Fimages%252FI%252F61INrxMCCaL._SX258_BO1%252C204%252C203%252C200_.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.amazon.com%252FDream-Madonna-Womens-Dreams-Goddess%252Fdp%252F0002552574%3B260%3B302 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocknrolla Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 The Christopher book really isn't that bad. I finally read it -- used, I wouldn't want to give him a penny. He really doesn't dish much dirt on her at all, really. He has hinted that he could have went a lot father. Came across as I'll get a million now, but won't completely ruin my chances of getting in the will. I always want to know more about her pre fame days in NYC. I find some documentaries such as Madonna Rising you can find on youtube are better than the books. You get to see/hear Steve Bray, Camille Barbone, Pearl Lang, etc. Cannot WAIT til she writes her own biography. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocknrolla Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Plus, even if Chris was so underpaid, he still earned several hundred thousand dollars by his own admission. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cody Banks Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 I hated Christopher's book. Not out of betrayal, but out of bad writing. His triumphant Thanksgiving moment of putting out the butter is the saddest thing I've ever read. Lucy O'Brien's "Like An Icon" has some good analysis of the albums and the recording processes. The Encyclopedia Madonnica is the greatest. I really hope the updated volume happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Gold Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 This one is really good!! It covers all the way up to Celebration and the pics inside are very HQ and also it's super cheap!! The book big also http://www.amazon.com/Madonna-Daryl-Easlea/dp/1435125444 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soma Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 ^ I might actually buy that one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rachelle of London Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 I feel so strongly against this book that I might never read it.. Dont buy it but its definitely worth a read. As many have said he doesnt dish the dirt at all. It's not too bad. Some of the other non-Madonna stuff in the book made me laugh the most, like Trudie Styler asking if she has BO or Naomi and Kate arguing on the plane to South Africa. He actually dishes more dirt on other celebs more than Madonna in the book. He also shares some really lovely stuff about M and her letters that she writes to family members and how much she did when Marty was ill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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