Two copies available for download if you want to skip the queue. Synopsis the ultimate antihero, iceberg slim, takes you into the secret inner world of the pimp, and the smells, the sounds, the fears and petty triumphs of his world. Iceberg slim is the name robert beck used in the ghetto. As real as you can get without jumping in, this is the story of slims life as he saw, felt, tasted, and smelled it. Portrait of a pimp, the book that changed his life, and why hes not glamorizing crime by julie mille r september 19, 2012. With betty beck, camille beck, diane beck, misty beck.
In the opening lines of the documentary, iceberg slim. We learn that becks oftquoted claim of having an i. The story of my life iceberg slim dances on that thread between unapologetic and remorseful. Phase 4 films has set a us theatrical debut for jorge hinojosas iceberg slim. Portrait of a pimp 2012, told through talkinghead admirers, including.
A legendary figure of the chicago underworld, this is his story. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. His second novel trick baby was also turned into a film that was also named as per the book. From slick con men, classic tales of revenge, to a heist gone awry, robert beck, the man many know as iceberg slim, brings us on a ride through the terrifying urban streets. He was a pimp and this is his story, told without bitterness and with no pretence at moralizing the smells, the sounds, the fears, the petty triumphs in the. Portrait of a pimp shows slims transformation from pimp to the author of 7 classic books. The book was released in 1973 by universal pictures. Iceberg slims autobiographical novel sent shockwaves throughout the literary world when it published in. Interviews with iceberg slim, chris rock, henry rollins, icet, snoop dogg, and quincy jones.
Portrait of a pimp official trailer 1 20 documentary hd examines the tumultuous life of legendary chicago pimp iceberg. P his books are a masterpiece on how game is played, and what happens when you play to long. Examines the tumultuous life of legendary chicago pimp iceberg slim 1918 1992 and how he reinvented himself from pimp to author of 7 groundbreaking books. Portrait of a pimp, shows slims transformation from pimp to the author of seven timeless books. As real as you can get without jumping in, this is the story of slim s life as he saw, felt, tasted, and smelled it. In this new book iceberg slim gives unprecedented insight into his incredible life as a pimp. There isnt much at the end that redeems the story or the storyteller. The influence of robert becks books is seen in everything from icets early records to pimp my ride, but director jorge hinojosas iceberg slim. Portrait of a pimp 2012, told through talkinghead admirers, including chris rock, snoop dogg, icet, henry rollins, quincy jones, and others. Iceberg slims autobiographical novel offered readers a neverbeforeseen account of the sex trade, and an unforgettable look at the mores.
Mama black widow tells the tragic story of otis tilson, a stunning black drag queen trapped in a. Producer icet of iceberg slim portrait of a pimp at the toronto film festival 2012 duration. By telling the story of one man s struggles and triumphs in an underground world, this book shows the game doesn t change it just has a different swagger. Portrait of a pimp shows slim s transformation from pimp to the author of 7 classic books. Robert beck better known as iceberg slim, was an american pimp who subsequently became. Insightful interviews with wellknown artists, scholars, friends and family members create a riveting tapestry as colorful as the subject himself. Examines the legendary life of iceberg slim, notorious pimp and author of seven groundbreaking books. Portrait of a pimp a laboroflove biodoc that nonetheless offers a wartsandall evaluation of its subject, iceberg slim.
Theres another copy of this same book that has a shorter waitlist. Mama black widow tells the tragic story of otis tilson, a stunning black drag queen trapped in a cruel queer ghetto underworld. Portrait of a pimp is rated r under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian for sexual content, some violent images and language, including academic use of the. Iceberg slim, aka robert beck, was born in chicago in 1918 and was initiated into the life of the pimp at age eighteen.
The documentary showed the journey of the writer from a pimp in chicago to the writer of 7 fascinating novels that was sold worldwide. Dave chappelle, from his nextflix special the bird revelationpimp sent shockwaves throughout the literary world when it published in 1969. Portrait of a pimp examines the tumultuous life of legendary chicago pimp iceberg slim 19181992 and how he reinvented himself from pimp to author of 7 groundbreaking books. The biography of iceberg slim, by justin gifford, is an exercise in demystification. The story of my life by iceberg slim, 9781847673329, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. Pimp is constantly referenced but the true realness and weight of the book isnt fully represented here. Instead, he catapulted the pimp into americas popculture pantheon of heroes. In pimp, iceberg slim breaks down some of the coldest, capitalist concepts ive ever heard in my life. Dave chappelle, from his netflix special the bird revelation an immersive experience unlike anything before it, pimp is the classic hustlers tale that never seems to go out of style. Pimp the story of my life by iceberg slim audio book youtube.
Now, looking back remembering that last day in the shop as clearly as if it were yesterday, my stepfather, henry, was unusually quiet. Portrait of a pimp is a documentary about the illustrious life of a pimp who metamorphosed into one of the most well known black writers in this nations history. Iceberg slims story is now depicted in a major motion picture distributed worldwide. Portrait of a pimp examines the tumultuous life of legendary chicago pimp iceberg slim 19181992 and how he reinvented himself from pimp to author of. Iceberg slim s story is now depicted in a major motion picture distributed worldwide. These books were the birth of street lit and explored the world of the ghetto in gritty and poetic detail and have made him a cultural icon. This official page of iceberg slim robert beck the lost interviews books, which feature interviews with the icon of street. In this book, i will take you the reader with me into the secret. Examines the tumultuous life of legendary chicago pimp iceberg slim 19181992 and how he reinvented himself from pimp to author of 7 groundbreaking books. Icet produces a documentary about iceberg slim the new. His tough exterior evolves into a straightout, heartfelt confession. This isnt a book you read because you want eroticism.
It wasnt until he got his hands on a paperback copy of iceberg slims 1969 memoir, pimp. Its a grim portrait, but there are certainly lessons from history worth learning here. Directed and executive produced by jorge hinojosa, his first filmmaking credit according to imdb, iceberg slim features interviews with the notorious pimpturnedauthor himself, as well as the likes of chris rock, icet, snoop dogg, quincy jones and others. He briefly attended the tuskegee institute but dropped out to return to the streets of the south side, where he remained, pimping until he was fortytwo.
Examines the legendary life of iceberg slim, notorious pimp and author of 7 groundbreaking books. Iceberg slims autobiographical novel sent shockwaves throughout the literary world when it. Iceberg slim the biography of a pimp isbn 1722196432 isbn. Portrait of a pimp documentary about legendary chicago pimp turned best selling author. Portrait of a pimp, taken from his autobiography, pimp, iceberg slim states. Continuing the saga, long white con tells the story of the most incredible con man ever to have risen. While bringing brutal and difficulttoswallow tales from the underground, this book exposes the authors inner workings unlike any of iceberg slims other works.
A step by step guide into the world of deep pimpin, at your fingertips see more ideas about slim, what happens when you and books. The book claims that during his career he had over 400 women, both black and white, working for him. Insightful interviews with wellknown artists, scholars. A documentary film was produced recently by icet about iceberg slim portrait of a pimp which featured chris rock, snoop dogg, henry rollins, quincy jones, bill duke and many more. Portrait of a pimp official trailer hd documentary. Iceberg slim quotes from the book lost interviews with the pimp. Im not sure if one would get as much out of this film without having read at least one of iceberg slims books. The film was directed by jorge hinojosa and premiered at the toronto international film festival on september 8, 2012. Portrait of a pimp 2012, a biographical documentary film produced by icet.