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very pleased Johnny fan
The book was very well written and illustrated.Accurate info and nice selection of photos.A must have for all Johnny fans!

Excellent
This is the best biography I've ever read for Johnny Depp. It has every single information about his life and work. I really enjoyed the specific detials the book gave about his life. Along with the priceless infromation, the biography is also packed with great photos of Johnny Depp throughout his life. I recommend this to all Johnny Depp's fans.

Johnny Depp Illustrated Biography
I liked the photos as some were ones that I had never seen before.The information was basically what I already learned from the Johnny Depp Photo Album by Christopher Heard and that remains my favorite Johnny Depp book.

Biography - Johnny Depp
This was a great book. It told all about Johnny Depp and all his trials & tribulations. I appreciated the truth which which the book was written.

I love this book..........BUT!
On pages 62 and 63 there is a picture of Johnny Depp and Marlon Brando in a scene from The Brave. The caption indicates it's a scene from Don Juan DeMarco. I just got the book and skimmed through the pictures so I haven't really read it yet. But this error was as plain as day when I turned to those pages. It still wouldn't stop me from purchasing it. This book in hardback was very hard to get, but I got lucky. I'm sure there are other errors in the book but the fans know from the tons of bios out about him. This one's great for diehard fans. ... Read more

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A powerful pick perfect for any film or popular lending library
Johnny Depp Photo Album is a pick for any film and biography collection, is illustrated in color and black and white, and offers a visual biography of Johnny Depp. Film stills and candid shots off-set accompany a survey of his life, movies, and times in a powerful pick perfect for any film or popular lending library.

Johnny Depp Photo Album
How can you go wrong with any Depp book? This has beautiful pics of him, and it was better than expected!I highly recommend it.It's very updated, and covers the whole array of his life thus far! Great for kids as well as the true adult Depp fan!

A Johnny Depp fan
This is the 2nd book about Johnny Depp that I've bought, both written by Christopher Heard.I like this author because he writes about who Johnny really is.Instead of dwelling on the negatives as so many are prone to do, you learn about the real person.Excellent portrayal of a great actor.

It was for my wife...
... and she let out a squeal when she unwrapped it, so I guess it was a hit.Personally, I don't get the whole Depp thing, but there ya go....

Johnny Depp Photo Album
The photos were fantastic!The written material was very interesting and the fact that Johnny's own words were included made the material much more interesting and memorable.I truly enjoy having this book and look forward to adding more Johnny Depp books, DVD's , etc. to my collection. ... Read more

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From the sweet but asocial adolescent in Edward Scissorhands to Captain Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, Johnny Depp has brought to life some of the most challenging, quirky and compelling characters in Hollywood history. Often considered the quintessential outsider, Depp has fascinated his fans for more than two decades. This biographical study invites fans and critics alike to take a close look at the person behind the movie star, his body of work as an actor, and the unique set of heroes and anti-heroes he has personified throughout his career.

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a serious study
A little strange that, given the global popularity of Johnny Depp in several successful movies, no one has already reviewed this book. It's not what you might first think; ie. a quickie expose of Depp, interspliced with salacious or outrageous tidbits. Instead, it is a serious and scholarly biography. Not sensationalistic at all. I deliberately say scholarly, because it is extensively footnoted, as befits an academic output.

The authors analyse Depp's movies and what has been published in various sources about his life. His roles are thoughtfully critiqued. We see his development and maturation as an actor. Playing quite varied roles. The book is of course incomplete, because hopefully Depp has many decades ahead of him, to further make his mark. ... Read more

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Not only is Johnny Depp a huge star, but his unconventional choice of movie roles has made him a fascinating and mysterious character. With appearances in both children and adult films such as Alice in Wonderland, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Public Enemies, Depp has a mass market cross- generational appeal. From his debut in Nightmare on Elm Street in 1984 through to his flamboyant turn as the voice of Victor Van Dort in Corpse BrideDepp has successfully carved a niche for himself as a serious, somewhat dark, idiosyncratic performer, consistently selecting roles that surprised critics and audiences alike. Aside from his on-screen life, Depp has dated several female celebrities, including failed engagements to Jennifer Grey, Winona Ryder, and Kate Moss. He was married to Lori Anne Allison in 1983 but they divorced in 1985. Currently, Depp is living with French singer-actress Vanessa Paradis, with whom he has two children: Lily-Rose Melody, born in 1999 and Jack, born in 2002. He has also had a wild parallel career as a rock musician with involvement in the elite party scene in LA - Depp was in the Viper Room club the night River Phoneix overdosed.This definitive biography charts every aspect of the charismatic actor's life. ... Read more

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A lovely collection
In this fantastic series of books, subtitled Movie*Icons, Taschen has produced book after book highlighting a variety of film stars that the world all knows and loves. The introductions of the books are offered in English, French, and German, for readers around the world to enjoy; but the pictures - from the stills to the movie clips - are truly what make these books outstanding.

Johnny Depp was first introduced to the American public by means of a television show called 21 Jump Street. Almost immediately, his beautiful looks and high cheekbones got him plastered on the covers of every teen magazine in the free world. Like the boys of Twilight are to the world nowadays, Johnny once ruled young teenage girls' hearts everywhere. Soon, however, he decided he really didn't like the fame that came with his "idol" status, and wanted to be something more. He wanted more than anything to use his acting skills to actually bring remarkable characters to the screen and tell unforgettable stories to the public.

His very first success at this was the wonderfully kind, sweet character of Edward Scissorhands. Johnny certainly dropped his "handsome" exterior for this role, letting his sad, dark eyes captivate the audience. Not only was this one of his most powerful performances, but it also began the team of Johnny Depp and Tim Burton - a team that has brought to the screen a "masterpiece" every single time they've come together to make a film.

The "Bad Boy of Hollywood," which was Depp's main career, was soon behind him, and the actor emerged as one of the finest in Hollywood. Gone was the young man who ruined hotel rooms, tattooed women's names on his arms, and focused his work on music. In fact, right around the time River Phoenix overdosed and passed away outside of Johnny's club The Viper Room, was when Mr. Depp seemed to turn his back on the press and his petulant past, and set his sights on becoming the best actor he could possibly be.

From the funny and poignant characters like Ed Wood, to the slightly creepy, elusive roles like Sweeney Todd, to the completely odd, Ichabod Crane in Sleepy Hollow, Depp has managed to become a multitude of different people without ever pigeon-holing himself into a certain genre. In What's Eating Gilbert Grape, he was a young man who had to get out from his small town and leave behind the problems he simply couldn't face. In Don Juan DeMarco and Chocolat' he became that leading man that all females fall off their chairs for, as soon as he opens his mouth and that fantastic voice slithers smoothly from the screen.

There are so many Oscar-worthy performances that it's completely impossible to name all of them in this review, but the photographs offered will bring readers back to the first time they were mesmerized by Depp on screen. Now that Johnny has settled down, found his Mrs. (don't we all hate her), and had children of his own, his biggest roles seem to be that of calm citizen, happy man, loving father, and, thankfully, the immortal Captain Jack Sparrow.

Quill Says: Where Depp is concerned, we all wait with our collective breath held to see what amazing role he will come up with next. A man who decided to go his own way, Depp has literally been entertaining us for years and, hopefully, for many years to come. This book is a lovely collection of pictures for all fans to enjoy.

Fans of Johnny!
Lots of excellent pictures and information, writing was a little small but other than that, good reading. ... Read more

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The Official Johnny Depp 2011 Calendar - featuring stunning photographs from the stars' private archives on high gloss paper. Including holidays, phases of the moon, and free space to add your own dates and notes. ... Read more

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Johnny Depp Fan this is your ultimate resource for the talented Johnny Depp. Here you'll find the most up-to-date information, photos, and much more.

In easy to read chapters, with extensive references and links to get you to know all there is to know about his Early life, Career, Personal life and Filmography right away: Happily Ever After, Finding Neverland, Secret Window, The Libertine, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Corpse Bride, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest, Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, Public Enemies, The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus, Alice in Wonderland, The Tourist, The Rum Diary, Rango, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Private Resort, Platoon, Cry-Baby, Edward Scissorhands, What's Eating Gilbert Grape, Benny & Joon, Arizona Dream, Ed Wood, Nick of Time, Dead Man, Don Juan DeMarco, Cannes Man, Donnie Brasco, The Brave, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, L.A. Without a Map, Sleepy Hollow, The Astronaut's Wife, The Ninth Gate, Chocolat, Before Night Falls, From Hell, The Man Who Cried, Blow, Once Upon a Time in Mexico

Topic relevant selected content from the highest rated wiki entries, typeset, printed and shipped, combine the advantages of up-to-date and in-depth knowledge with the convenience of printed books. A portion of the proceeds of each book will be donated to the Wikimedia Foundation to support their mission. ... Read more

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12 x 12 poster style wall calendar. John Christopher (Johnny) Depp II (born June 9, 1963) is an American actor and musician known for his portrayals of offbeat, eccentric characters such as Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean film series, Raoul Duke in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, and Sam in Benny & Joon. ... Read more

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Since his rise to fame in the television series 21 Jump Street in 1987 and his subsequent transition to film acting, Johnny Depp has received constant criticism for his choice of roles--at least until his popular turn in the Pirates of the Caribbean series. This book aims to reveal the ways in which Depp's choices of film roles, though often considered eccentric, allowed him to develop into the representative film actor of his time. It organizes all of Depp's films chronologically, narrating in the process his transition from underestimated teenage pretty boy to bona fide Hollywood hotshot. Along the way, the book addresses Depp's relationship to earlier film actors, especially to Marlon Brando and the silent comics; the influence of Depp's androgynous sexuality on both his choice of roles and his acting; and his relationships with directors Terry Gilliam and Tim Burton. ... Read more

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A Scholarly, Overpriced Slog Through Johnny Depp's Film Career!
You have to give Johnny Depp credit. He's certainly been daring in the choice of films he's made; talk about variety! The critical and box-office response to his films has been equally varied. Retired film professor William Parrill examines Depp's TV and film career in this scattershot release from McFarland & Company.

After a brief, somewhat psychological introduction to Depp, Parrill examines each of his films in chronological order along with his work on "21 Jump Street." Depending on the film, these film 'debriefs' run between one and ten pages. "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" rates 10 pages; "Sweeney Todd," nine; and "Dead Men" and the first "Pirates of the Caribbean;" eight.

Unfortunately I have several problems with THE FILMS OF JOHNNY DEPP. First, since I haven't seen many of Depp's films, I was hoping Parrill might help me fill in the gaps. Unfortunately, in reading through the book, I kept thinking: "What's the title of this thing again?" Time and again, Parill barely detailed the plot of a particular movie before going into endlessly detailed discussions of what various critics thought of the movie, background information on the movie, etc. Sometimes I wondered if Parill had seen the movies himself since he quoted other reviewers so heavily.

Likewise the tone of the book is awfully scholarly. There's much dissection but little excitement to be found in the book's 214 pages.

Lastly, the price - $55.00 - is outrageous. What was McFarland thinking of?

So, for a number of reasons, I'm giving THE FILMS OF JOHHNY DEPP a thumb's down. It might be great for a college-level film history class but, for the rest of humanity, it doesn't deliver the goods. Not recommended.

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Buyer Beware
If you're looking for an in-depth analysis of directors and films that just happened to involve Johnny Depp, you will probably find this book interesting. If you're looking for in-depth information on Mr. Depp and his personal involvement in these films, save your money. The author writes like the professor he is so be prepared for flowery language and long passages of background material which may or may not be relevant. Each movie analysis also contains reviews from other film critics, and the author seems to delight in the bad ones. Were you to know nothing about Mr. Depp, you'd think he's appeared in one bomb after another. Perhaps this is just my sensitivities as opposed to that of the author, but insinuating Mr. Barrie may have been a pedophile, and then comparing Willy Wonka to Michael Jackson effectively ruined both these movies for me from here on out. I did have to smile, however, when he said the children in "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" were "brutalized." I suppose by these standards Wile E Cuyote was brutalized by the Roadrunner -- what with all those falling anvils. And as others have mentioned, there are several errors in information about Mr. Depp -- ie., the tattoo over his heart, and also the fact that his first Oscar nomination was for the first POTC movie, not "Finding Neverland." If you're looking for facts and nothing else about movies, you may enjoy/be interested in this book. If you're looking for a "good read" - skip it.

A scholarly analysis of his roles, acting, and achievements perfect for any serious film library
The Films of Johnny Depp is a 'must' reference for any in-depth film library compiling listings of major actors and film achievements. It follows Johnny Depp's film roles from his rise to fame in 21 Jump Street's 1987 TV debut to modern times, offering insights of his films in chronological order to trace his development as an actor. The result is a scholarly analysis of his roles, acting, and achievements perfect for any serious film library.

The Films of Johnny Depp
I think the author should have done better research.There are several mistakes, like where his Betty Sue tatoo is located, his quote from Roux I believe he said he would get the squeak out of the door not drawer, Becky doesn't live in a mobile home it's an RVjust to name a few. ... Read more

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12 x 16 poster style wall calendar.

John Christopher Johnny Depp II (born June 9, 1963) is an American actor and musician known for his portrayals of offbeat, eccentric characters such as Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean film series, Raoul Duke in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, and Sam in Benny & Joon.

Depp rose to prominence in a lead role on the television series 21 Jump Street and quickly became regarded as a teen idol. Uncomfortable with that characterization, he turned his focus to film roles that he felt were right. He initially came to film prominence as the titular character of Edward Scissorhands, and later found box office success in roles such as Ichabod Crane in Sleepy Hollow, Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean film series and his role as the quirky Willy Wonka in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

He has collaborated with director and close friend Tim Burton in seven films, the most recent of which include Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007) and the upcoming Alice in Wonderland. Depp has garnered acclaim for his portrayals of real life figures such as Edward D. Wood, Jr., in Ed Wood, Joseph D. Pistone in Donnie Brasco and George Jung in Blow (2001). More recently, he portrayed legendary bank robber John Dillinger in Michael Mann's 2009 film Public Enemies. ... Read more

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Johnny Depp Fans
This is an excellent book, it has loads of information about Johnny Depp in it.Good book for the Johnny Depp fans. ... Read more

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Film Critics Version
This is the kind of biography you get when a film critic writes it. The amount of Johnny Depp information could fill one chapter with the rest of the book being one loooong review of his movies and movies that affected him. If you are a fan of the movie genre, this book might fit BUT if you are a fan of Johnny Depp; - stay clear!!

Johnny Depp A Kind of Illusion
Nicely detailed account starting with Johnny's parents and other family members also a nice set of photos.

Excellent Johnny Depp Book!
I really enjoyed this book. It is informative without being boring! Johnny is fantastic and great reading.

Don't be Fooled-------
What a waste of my money! As others have stated, the somewhat detailed "history" of Johnny's family is interesting. However, once the reader gets to his films, it's basically a criticism of Johnny and every film he has done. This is just another author making money from Johnny Depp's name under the guise of being an expert on the actor. A much better read is Johnny Depp by Christopher Heard. This is an author who actually "gets" Johnny Depp and provides more details about his life/movies that are accurate and not opinionated like Meikle.

what can you say;......its johnny.
Great book on Johnny Depp a must for any true fan. ... Read more

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Johnny Depp, Hollywood’s most famous outsider, is one of this generation’s most impassioned, highly lauded stars. Nigel Goodall looks at his often turbulent life, his highprofile love affairs, and his extraordinary career in film. ... Read more

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again.... its johnny
Another book for a collection if you are a true johnny fan. good read

He is Gorgeous
Okay, so the book isn't that well written. It's pretty bland and is organized a bit confusingly.
But, then again, there are gorgeous pictures of a gorgeous man, and we get to learn about his life, so do we really care about the literary content?
Nope.

If you love Johnny Depp and just want to learn some more facts about him (and look at lots of good pictures of him!), you'll enjoy this. But if you're looking for a biography that's a good read, this isn't it. Go read...something else that isn't this.;-)

disappointment
Really disappointed in this book! Too much jibber jabber going on! Who cares? I wanted to read about JOHNNY! Way too little info on HIM!! too much junk.

wonderful book
i loved this book and it is a great biography for johnny depp fans and admirers. ... Read more

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Going to make a great Christmas gift
I received the book I purchased quickly and in great condition. I'm currently pre-reading it before I give it as a gift to my almost 13 year old niece who LOVES Johnny Depp.

WONDERFUL
THIS IS A VERY INFORMATIVE & INTERESTING BOOK ABOUT JOHNNY DEPP. CONTAINS LOTS OF THINGS I DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT HIM. I RECOMMEND THIS BOOK FOR ANY JOHNNY DEPP FAN. A MUST READ.

Depp Deserves Much Better!
I haven't seen every Johnny Depp movie ever made but I've seen enough to recognize a great talent at work. Depp is certainly a fascinating enough individual and talented enough actor to rate a well-researched, insightful, in-depth biography. Unfortunately it ain't this book!

Author Nigel Goodall subtitled his book an "intimate biography." Wishful thinking, Nigel! Although there's some biographical info, SECRET WORLD OF JOHNNY DEPP's main focus is actually JD's film work. Basically the book is a cobbled-together collection of previously published quotes, interviews and movie reviews from 40+ magazines, newspapers, etc. It wasn't written so much as assembled. The personal details Goodall provides are pretty much common knowledge; the insights already found in "People," "Rolling Stone," et al. Strictly cut-and-paste.

Bottom line: Unless you have to have EVERY book on Johnny Depp, skip this one and save $12.95.

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Note to Mr. Goodall: "Cunningness" (p.293) is not a word.

The Secret World of Johnny Depp
Nice collection of photos and insight to Johnny's childhood and early years but I prefer Christopher Heard's book Johnny Depp Photo Album.

Johnny Depp Biography
This is a well written book by someone who is quite familiar with his subject. There are things inside the book I had not known before even though I am a very big fan of Johnny Depp. The book is very well researched and written in a friendly knowledgeable manner. I really enjoyed it and it is an asset to my library of Depp books. ... Read more

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Johnny Depp Star Biography
Interesting.Good pictures.Would be great if the book were in color instead of black and white.

Nice
Bought this for my sister who is the HUGE Depp fan.She loved it!

An unexpected goldmine
I knew very little about Johnny Depp before reading this book, but thoroughly enjoyed every page of it. There are photos galore and an amazing amount of information for a man so young. I immediately began renting discs of his movies to see that versatility the book keeps talking about. Sure 'nuff! It's there. Depp is an amazing actor. After watching his movie "Chocolat", though, I realize he's an even better musician. Now I understand why music is one of his great loves. Bravo, author Wallace!

Johnny Depp Bio
This Bio by Stone Wallace is one of the very best I have read and I have read nearly all of them. Straigtforward and to the point. Written in a nice flowing way-learned a lot I didn't know and read the book in one sitting. It was that good. ... Read more

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Known for his quirky, edgy roles and smoldering good looks, Johnny Depp is one of Hollywood's most obsessively followed superstars. Although Depp has been making movies for over 20 years, he's clearly still in the prime of his career: his recent roles, in The Man Who Cried, Blow, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory show an actor at the top of his game, oozing the sex appeal and intense sensitivity with which he first mesmerized audiences in earlier oddball classics such as Cry Baby, Edward Scissorhands, and What’s Eating Gilbert Grape? Currently ensconced in a quiet quarter of France with partner Vanessa Paradis, Depp's sturdy persona is penetrated in Johnny Depp. Updated to include the films Depp has made since the last edition, plus future projects and his several short-lived marriages and assorted romances, this book provides a thorough look at one of Tinseltown's least-understood actors. ... Read more

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A Good Book about Johnny Depp
It's a well written and comprehensive book about a great actor.It also has a lot of really nice photos.

Revised and updated
Perfectly timed for the latest 'Pirates of the Caribbean' blockbuster film is Johnny Depp: A Modern Rebel: a biography of the quirky actor whose good looks and lively adventures hide a rebellious young man whose drug-filled adolescence seemed unlikely to create a celebrity. From his volatile relationships and life to his evolving career and interest in independent, adventure-laden roles, is Johnny Depp: A Modern Rebel is revised and updated and comes packed with black and white and color photos.

Diane C. Donovan
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good enough
I'd give 4 stars to that book just because I wanted to know more about Depp's childhood n stuff, but this book tells mainly about the movies Johnny has chosen. Still, it was an interesting read ! I think I would recommend.

fantastic
This book's format of Johnny Depp's life, movies and unique story is wonderful.I couldn't put it down. Each chapter is a movie title, showing how each part of his life changed during that movie experience.I didn't want to give it 5 stars, it deserves 10 stars!!!!

Johnny Depp:A modern Rebel
I thought this book was very well written.It was informative and the many photos were great. I have read other autobiographies and quite a few were not well written and could not keep my attention.This book was able to keep me wanting to read it to the end.I would recommend it to anyone who is a fan of Johnny Depp. ... Read more

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Did you know that Johnny Depp once worked a telemarketer trying to sell ballpoint pens? This lively biography summarizes Depp s life from his childhood, to his love of music, and his acting career. This fun-to-read book offers quotes, personal stories, and accessible features such as a timeline and glossary. ... Read more

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Johnny Depp Bio
I loved the book and the photos. But the writer made a couple of mistakes,but can be corrected my the man himself if he so desires. ... Read more

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One of the most enigmatic and uncompromising actors ofrecent years, famous for a wide variety of movies ranging from TimBurton's gothic fable "Edward Scissorhands" and lurid pulp movie tribute"Ed Wood", to Terry Gilliam's psychedelic, paranoiac drug epic "Fear andLoathing in Las Vegas".

Series editor Jack Hunter (author of film studies InsideTerradome and Eros in Hell) has selected his ownchronological Top Ten of Johnny Depp's most engaging or offbeatmovies, roles or performances, which are analysed in illustrated,in-depth essays by some of the best cutting-edge film critics oftoday. The result is both an incisive overview of Johnny Depp as anactor, and an anthology of films by some of the leading cult directorsof recent decades such as Tim Burton, Jim Jarmusch, Terry Gilliam,John Waters, and Wes Craven.

Feature films include: "Edward Scissorhands", "Donnie Brasco", "EdWood", "Cry-Baby", "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas", "What's EatingGilbert Grape", "Nightmare on Elm Street", "Arizona Dream", "Nick ofTime", "and Dead Man".

Movie Top Tens: A series of film studies which each focus on anindividual actor/ actress, seeking to re-evaluate their screen personaand career by analysing their ten most engaging or offbeat films,roles or performances. With dozens of photographs, filmography,introduction and index. ... Read more

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Excellent in depth look at ten of Depp's best film roles
This book gives one a succinct biography and then relates ten different essays on ten of Depp's most interesting roles and films.This is great source material if one is doing a Depp retrospective, as the background info and analyses of the films is for the most part - quite well done.

Recommended for Depp fans and fans of good film commentary.

Really Cool Book
This is a really cool book. It gives you insight on some of Johnny Depp's movies. I don't know what he thinks about all this, but Johnny, if you read this, I hope your OK with it. ... Read more