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Intricate portrait of a multifaceted American icon.

If you're intrigued by figures who've left an indelible mark on American culture, 'Sam Shepard: A Life' is a nuanced exploration you won't want to miss. With John Winters leading you through the complexities of Shepard’s life and multifaceted career, this biography promises insights into both the luminous public persona and the profoundly private man. It's a thoughtful homage to an arts colossus, sure to resonate with admirers of theater and film, as well as those fascinated by the enigmatic aspects of celebrity lives.

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ISBN: 9781619029736
Authors: John J. Winters
Publisher: Counterpoint
Date of Publication: 2018-03-20
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History, Biographies & Memoirs
Goodreads rating: 3.79
(rated by 123 readers)

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"John Winters offers a master class in literary sleuthing, untangling the many lives and unearthing the origin story of America’s foremost Renaissance man of letters." —Kelly Horan, coauthor of Devotion and Defiance The first comprehensive biography of Sam Shepard in 30 years draws on newly available letters and journals, as well as dozens of interviews — now with a new epilogue added by the author after Shepard’s untimely death in July 2017. With more than fifty-five plays to his credit — including the 1979 Pulitzer Prize–winning Buried Child, an Oscar nod for his portrayal of Chuck Yeager in The Right Stuff, and an onscreen persona that’s been aptly summed up as “Gary Cooper in denim” — Sam Shepard’s impact on American theater and film ranks with the greatest playwrights and actors of the past half-century. Sam Shepard: A Life gets to the heart of Sam Shepard, presenting a compelling and comprehensive account of his life and work. In a new epilogue, added after Shepard’s untimely death in July 2017, John J. Winters offers a glimpse into the enigmatic author’s last days, when very few knew he was suffering from ALS.
 

Intricate portrait of a multifaceted American icon.

If you're intrigued by figures who've left an indelible mark on American culture, 'Sam Shepard: A Life' is a nuanced exploration you won't want to miss. With John Winters leading you through the complexities of Shepard’s life and multifaceted career, this biography promises insights into both the luminous public persona and the profoundly private man. It's a thoughtful homage to an arts colossus, sure to resonate with admirers of theater and film, as well as those fascinated by the enigmatic aspects of celebrity lives.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.