Rating: *****
Tags: Biography & Autobiography, Criminals & Outlaws, Philosophy, Good & Evil, Social Science, Ethnic Studies, African American Studies, General, Lang:en
Publisher: Cash Money Content
Added: March 15, 2020
Modified: November 5, 2021
Summary
“[In
Pimp
], Iceberg Slim breaks down some of the coldest,
capitalist concepts I’ve 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 hustler’s tale that never
seems to go out of style.
Iceberg Slim’s autobiographical novel sent
shockwaves throughout the literary world when it published in
1969. Groundbreaking for its authentic and oft-brutal account
of the sex trade, the book offers readers an unforgettable
look at the mores of Chicago’s street life during the
1940s, 50s, and 60s. In the preface, Slim says it best,
“In this book, I will take you, the reader, with me
into the secret inner world of the pimp.” With millions
of copies sold,
Pimp has become vital reading across generations of
writers, entertainers and filmmakers alike, making it a
timeless piece of American literature. **