{"product_id":"bad-motherfucker-the-life-and-movies-of-samuel-l-jackson-the-coolest-man-in-hollywood-9780306924323","title":"Bad Motherfucker: The Life and Movies of Samuel L. Jackson, the Coolest Man in Hollywood","description":"\u003cb\u003eA fascinating exploration and celebration of the life and work of the coolest man in Hollywood, Samuel L. Jackson--from his star-making turns in the films of Spike Lee and Quentin Tarantino to his ubiquitous roles in the Star Wars and Marvel franchises, not to mention the cult favorite \u003ci\u003eSnakes on a Plane\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSamuel L. Jackson's embodiment of cool isn't just inspirational--it's important. \u003ci\u003eBad Motherfucker\u003c\/i\u003e lays out how his attitude intersects with his identity as a Black man, why being cool matters in the modern world, and how Jackson can guide us through the current cultural moment in which everyone is losing their cool. Edwards details Jackson's fascinating personal history, from stuttering bookworm to gunrunning revolutionary to freebasing addict to A-list movie star. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDrawing on original reporting and interviews, the book explores not only the major events of Jackson's life but also his obsessions: golf, kung fu movies, profanity. \u003ci\u003eBad Motherfucker\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003efeatures a delectable filmography of Jackson's movies--140 and counting!--and also includes new movie posters for many of Jackson's greatest roles, reimagined by dozens of gifted artists and designers. The book provides a must-read road map through the vast territory of his on-screen career and more: a vivid portrait of Samuel L. Jackson's essential self, as well as practical instructions, by example, for how to live and work and be.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGavin Edwards \u003c\/b\u003eis the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author and editor of twelve books, including \u003ci\u003eThe Tao of Bill Murray: Real-Life Stories of Joy, Enlightenment, and Party Crashing\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eKindness and Wonder: Why Mister Rogers Matters Now More Than Ever\u003c\/i\u003e. He has also written for numerous publications including the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times, the Washington Post, Vogue, GQ, Details\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eRolling Stone\u003c\/i\u003e. In the name of journalism, he has hiked the Great Wall of China, inhaled with Snoop Dogg, and participated in the world's largest tomato fight. He lives in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his wife and two children.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Hachette Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50495326454034,"sku":"9780306924323","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_3e609c11-4bba-43b3-beb6-afbb1e051942.jpg?v=1730681281","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/bad-motherfucker-the-life-and-movies-of-samuel-l-jackson-the-coolest-man-in-hollywood-9780306924323","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}