Product Description

As a child, Johnny was an outsider. During his wayward teenage years he found expression through music. As an adult, he turned to acting, but continued to live by his own rules, confounding and delighting critics and fans alike with his choice of roles. He has only played parts that have spoken to him, whether they be colourful misfits such as "Edward Scissorhands" and "Willy Wonka", or more conventional roles such as J.M. Barrie. Yet his performances never fail to impress, and now, with the staggering box-office success of the "Pirates of the Caribbean" trilogy, he has achieved a formidable position in Hollywood. His future off screen is secure too: following a number of tempestuous and high-profile relationships he has found lasting happiness with Vanessa Paradis and is a devoted father.The story of one of Hollywood's biggest stars, this lavishly illustrated biography is fully updated to include Johnny Depp's most recent film roles, for example the demon barber of Fleet Street in "Sweeney Todd" and two further outings as Captain Jack Sparrow.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #15704 in Books
• Published on: 2008-10-06
• Original language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• 144 pages

About the Author
Music and film journalist Nick Johnstone is a regular contributor to one of the UK's leading film and music monthlies, Uncut magazine, and also to national newspapers the Observer, the Guardian and the Daily Telegraph. He is the author of six other books, including biographies of Sean Penn, Patti Smith and Radiohead, and is currently writing his first novel. He lives in London.

Customer Reviews

Interesting and doesn't ramble
I read this book in about two days - so it can't have been bad! Johnny Depp's life is laid out in an easy to follow fashion with details on the films he's been in, why he chooses the slightly oddball roles he does and his loves, past and present. My only downer is that some of the photos are quite grainy.

Must Buy
This book is great it tells you everything you would wan't to know about Johnny Depp.It is full of realy good pictures nearly all of them in color and they are excellent quality(not grainy like the other review say's,must of left it in the sun to long?)If you like Johnny Depp you'll like this it's very upto date aswell it goes all the way up to Sweeny Todd but it does even mention Public Enimies to.

a good read for Johnny fans
i bought this as a gift for a friend and i ended up reading it before wrapping it.It covers most of johnnys life through his child hood and teenage rebel years insightfully.Then you get a bit more of a detailed cover of all the films he has stared in even up to public enemies and contains some gorgeous picture of johnny depp too.i think its perfect for anyone who is fan of johnny depp.