Depth bio of bill cosby
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Cosby
“A smart, revealing biography of an iconic American funnyman. . . . A fascinating look at a complicated genius.”
– People
“Whitaker’s wonderfully thorough biography of America’s most accomplished comedian provides context and depth as he analyzes Bill Cosby’s work.”
– New York Times Book Review
Fluid, admiring, packed with detail and anecdotes.”
– Wall Street Journal
“Invaluable . . . Whitaker makes a convincing argument that issues of race and politics have preoccupied Cosby throughout his life.”
– New Yorker
“Whitaker’s clear-eyed, fair-minded and deftly written book takes up all the momentous stops of Cosby’s life’s journey . . . by allowing us to see Cosby’s tumultuous life in full, Whitaker’s book makes it possible to imagine Bill Cosby being regarded as one of the first prophets of what optimists of all colors believe will someday be a “post-racial America.”
– USA TODAY
“Absorbing . . . makes a persuasive case for Cosby as a groundbreaking comic and a quiet but far-ranging pioneer of black advancement.”
– Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“Readable, thoughtful life of the brilliant comedian and . . . an eye-opening book and a pleasure to read.”
– Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“Provides an in-depth look at the triumphs and tragedies
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Flawed Bill Cosby biography is pulled
Plans for a paperback edition of a Bill Cosby biography have been pulled, following the recent claims against the comedian of sexual assault.
Cosby: His Life and Times by Mark Whitaker was described as "the first major biography of an American icon", when it was released in September.
It garnered positive reviews, but was later criticised for failing to address the accusations against the star.
Several celebrity endorsements for the biography have since been rescinded.
The publication of first edition saw the likes of Billy Crystal, Mary Tyler Moore, Jerry Seinfeld and David Letterman sing the book's praises. These have now been removed from pages promoting the book online.
Seinfeld is quoted on the back cover of the book, saying: "I know certain religions forbid idol worship. If anyone ever told me I had to stop idolizing Bill Cosby, I would say, 'Sorry, but I'm out of this religion.'
"So if you want to join the Religion of Cosby, as I did back in 1966, Mark Whitaker's wonderful new book would be our Bible."
Simon and Schuster vice president Cary Goldstein told the Associated Press, external that representatives from some of the celebrities had contacted the publisher about rem
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Cosby: His Animation and Times
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