Full name: Furious Cool: Richard Pryor and the World That Made Him

Authors: David Henry, Joe Henry Rank: Rating: Original Rating: Pop Rating: Genres/categories: Award winners, Non Fiction, Humor, Memoirs Purchase/reserch links: Amazon Goodreads LibraryThing ISBNs: 9781616200787 1616200782

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 during his life, Pryor's performances opened up a whole new world of possibilities, merging fantasy with angry reality in a way that wasn't just new--it was theretofore unthinkable. Now, this groundbreaking and revelatory work brings him to life again 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 myriad influences that shaped both his persona and his art. Similar books: American Scream by Cynthia True Peter Cook by Harry Thompson Ladies and gentlemen: Lenny Bruce!! by Albert Goldman Billy by Pamela Stephenson Who Was Roald Dahl? by True Kelley Shirley Jackson by Ruth Franklin Pearl S. Buck by Peter Conn The Talented Miss Highsmith by Joan Schenkar Oh, the Places He Went by Maryann N. Weidt Mr. Mike by Dennis Perrin Audrey by Alexander Walker John Wayne by Scott Eyman Wired by Bob Woodward Who Was Steve Jobs? by Pam Pollack Who Was Amelia Earhart? by Kate Boehm Jerome Why Not Me? by Mindy Kaling Furiously Happy by Jenny Lawson Yes Please by Amy Poehler The Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo by Amy Schumer The Boat Who Wouldn't Float by Farley Mowat