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Alucard 
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 Topic: The Real Frank Zappa Book
Posted: May 17 2006 at 11:52 |
'The Real Frank Zappa Book' by Frank Zappa (with Peter Ochiogrosso) published in 1989 presents in a more or less chronological way storys of Zappa's life (private and professional) and reflections about the music business and society. You find the typical Zappa humour and as a bonus some nice drawings. It's big fun to read, even if you are not a fan of his music.
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Tadpoles keep screaming in my ear
"Hey there! Rotter's Club!
Explain the meaning of this song and share it"
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oliverstoned
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Posted: May 23 2006 at 03:54 |
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Sounds good. Did you read it in french or english?
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Alucard
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Posted: May 23 2006 at 05:57 |
 oliverstoned wrote:
Sounds good. Did you read it in french or english? |
In English Olivier, but it's translated in French I think. It's really fun to read.
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Tadpoles keep screaming in my ear
"Hey there! Rotter's Club!
Explain the meaning of this song and share it"
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Minkia
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Posted: May 23 2006 at 16:43 |
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Yeah, that's definitely a good book that's been written (in Esperanto..?) with Frank's approval.
What a great loss it was for the universe the demise of Uncle Frank.
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RELIGION IS HATE, RELIGION IS FEAR, RELIGION IS WAR,RELIGION IS RAPE, RELIGION'S OBSCENE,RELIGION'S A WHORE
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Zepology101
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Posted: June 02 2006 at 11:46 |
My brother got that book Yesterday!
Kinda weird that theres a post on it now  |
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Eetu Pellonpaa
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Posted: June 19 2006 at 18:14 |
It's truly a great book, I borrowed it from my hometown's library when I was at high school. Recommended! 
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Into_Oblivion
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Posted: June 21 2006 at 03:14 |
I Almost bought that book in A BArnes & Noble Bookstore one day... Instead I bought Either Napalm and Silly Putty or When Will Jesus Bring The Pork Chops oth by George Carlin. Both good reads(If your not Easily Offended) and now i will ge tthat Zappa Book For Sure!
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I'm a firm believer in the philosophy of a ruling class. Especially since I rule.
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Garion81
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Posted: January 09 2007 at 14:49 |
I received this as a christmas present this year. The man is certainly intelligent, articulate, informed and funny. There is some bitterness in it as well but mostly Frank seems to be a guy who would be a good friend if you got to know him. (Even though he would probably write a song about you exploiting some i diosyncrasy about your character or habits) 
I really got a lot out of this book even though it is over 15 years old now. The man was something special.
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"What are you going to do when that damn thing rusts?"
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MusicForSpeedin
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Posted: March 03 2007 at 21:58 |
I just read it.
Clutching at yer arm...wait ten seconds.
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rileydog22
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Posted: March 05 2007 at 22:46 |
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THE best book by or about musician(s) I have ever read. Truly a fantastic read. I enjoyed it from start to finish. Everything he had to say was intelligent, informative, and hilarious. I read it before I was even terribly familiar with his music, and I still enjoyed it immensly.
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The Wizard
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Posted: March 05 2007 at 22:49 |
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Love the book. It's hillarious and full of wisdom. Man I love that guy.
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Chris H
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Posted: March 05 2007 at 22:53 |
RIP
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Beauty will save the world.
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bukena
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Posted: May 30 2007 at 12:40 |
The Wizard wrote:
Love the book. It's hillarious and full of wisdom. Man I love that guy. |
+1
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Stupidity has a certain charm - ignorance does not. - FZ
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Sasquamo
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Posted: May 30 2007 at 20:33 |
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The title misleads one to believe it is a fake book.
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zappaholic
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Posted: May 30 2007 at 20:36 |
It was this book as much as his music that turned me into a Zappaholic. 
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"Democracy is the theory that the common people know what they want, and deserve to get it good and hard." -- H.L. Mencken
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Zargus
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Posted: July 29 2007 at 18:29 |
I read it some time ago it was intresting fun and very good. Im not a very big zappa fan only got 5 albums of his 60+ or whatever it is, but that book is still very recomended even for none zappa fans, meby you will become one after reading it.
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Speesh
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Posted: December 28 2007 at 22:49 |
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I'm about halfway through it currently. Essential for the Zappa fan, recommended to anyone else.
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