Description

The best-selling autobiography of America’s most controversial celebrity icon, Marilyn Manson (with a bonus chapter not in the hardcover).

In his twenty-nine years, shock rock idol Manson has experienced more than most people have (or would want to) in a lifetime. Now, in his shocking and candid music memoir, he takes readers from backstage to gaol cells, from recording studios to emergency rooms, from the pit of despair to the top of the charts, and recounts his metamorphosis from a frightened Christian schoolboy into the most feared and revered music superstar in the country. Illustrated with dozens of exclusive photographs and featuring a behind-the-scenes account of his headline-grabbing Dead to the World tour.

This is more than a rock star autobiography—it is a candid look into the mind that conceived one of modern music’s most polarizing figures.

The Making of an Antichrist: Follow the metamorphosis from a frightened Christian schoolboy in Canton, Ohio, into the controversial artist who would later be ordained by Anton LaVey in the Church of Satan. Shock Rock and Controversy: Go behind the scenes of the headline-grabbing Dead to the World tour and discover the uncensored stories from gaol cells, emergency rooms, and backstage riots. Goth and Industrial Scene: Dive into the unfiltered world of the 90s underground, featuring figures like Trent Reznor, and witness the formation of the band and its unforgettable, depraved live shows. Unflinching Music Memoir: Read the shocking and articulate account of a life spent challenging censorship, religion, and the hypocrisy of American pop culture through heavy metal and performance art.